Should I use a functional resume format?

Rarely for SaaS sales. Recruiters and ATS both expect dated role blocks with company names and outcomes.

PDF or Word for ATS submission?

PDF with selectable text is the default. Follow the portal if it specifies DOCX or plain text paste.

Career Q&A

Reverse-chronological with clear headings, metrics in bullets, and a PDF export for consistent parsing.

Mukul Sharma · Founder, HuntForTomorrow

Published 24/6/2026 · Reviewed 24/6/2026

Expertise: B2B SaaS sales, Resume writing, Interview coaching

Reverse-chronological with clear headings, metrics in bullets, and a PDF export for consistent parsing.

See our related guides in the blog for deeper walkthroughs and examples.

Career Blueprint

Usually yes—lead with transferable wins in recent roles. A hybrid summary can frame the pivot without hiding chronology.