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The Chronological format is widely preferred by employers, and works well if you’re staying in the same field (especially if you’ve been upwardly-mobile). Only use a Functional format if you’re changing fields, and you’re sure a skills-oriented format would show off your transferable skills to better advantage; and be sure to include a clear chronological work history!

You could start by looking at it differently. General Rule: Tell what you WERE doing, as gracefully as possible–rather than leave a gap. If you were doing anything valuable (even if unpaid) during those so-called “gaps” you could just insert THAT into the work-history section of your resume to fill the hole. Here are some examples: -2015-17 Full-time parent — or -2020-21 Maternity leave and family management — or -Travel and study — or Full-time student — or Parenting plus community service

To minimize the job-hopper image, combine several similar jobs into one “chunk,” for example: -1993-1995 Secretary/Receptionist; Jones Bakery, Micro Corp., Carter Jewelers — or -1993-95 Waiter/Busboy; McDougal’s Restaurant, Burger King, Traders Coffee Shop, skills you’ll need for your new job.

When you list it on the resume, either replace it with a more appropriate job title (say “Office Manager” instead of “Administrative Assistant” if that’s more realistic) OR use their job title.