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The Chronological Resume

The Chronological Resume...

The chronological resume is the most common style of resume writing. It lets you get out all the information you need at the same time bringing in different elements that add pieces of yourself to what you're writing. We're going to go through the format together, highlighting what you should and shouldn't do in the process...



1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

This is where you will include all of your contact information. However don't include more than this as it may be a breach of your privacy.

  • Full Name
  • Local Address (aligned left) Permanent Address (aligned right)
  • Phone Number
  • E-Mail
  • Website (if you have one)
2. OBJECTIVE

This is where you will tell the employer BRIEFLY about yourself. Try to stay away from the jargon and fluffy words. I should read as 2-3 lines and should be consistent with the job description and what the employer would like to see in a successful candidate.

3. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

This is where you will combine all of the qualifications, skills, aspects of you that makes you a true candidate to consider. You should make sure that what you write correlates directly to what the employer is looking for. But do not lie. Employers are taking this information seriously and so should you. This can be in the form of a small paragraph or a few bullets. Action verbs here are key since they indicate the transferable skills you have attained.

4. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

In this Chronological Resume the order for your Employment History is as follows:

  • Month/Year Hired for Job-- Month/Year Departed Job
  • Name and Address of Past Company
  • Title, Position Held and Department
  • Accomplishments, Projects (include numbers and avoid "we"!)
This section should include your work history up to 15 years. Sadly, age is a factor when reviewing resumes so you don't want to look like you have too much experience. Think in accomplishments rather than job duties. Employers are interested in what positives things you done for previous companies. Bulleted lists work well here.

5. EDUCATION

It should be listed as follows:

  • Type of Formal Education (Masters, BA etc.)
  • Certifications
  • Training
  • Awards
  • GPA
It's pretty straightforward, lists in chronological order like your employment experience.

6. ACTIVITIES / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

List as you have for the previous sections. They can include groups you've volunteered with, organizations you've been a part of, projects, non-profits, etc. Make sure you do not use abbreviations of organizations or groups.

7. SOFTWARE SKILLS

Optional, if it is relevant.

8. OTHER SKILLS

Again optional. This section includes anything that didn't fit in the previous sections.


You can finish with References Upon Request, or if you'd rather, just leave it as is! That's your Chronological Resume!


References

Free Resume Examples. "Creating Chronological Resumes". 2002-2008. <http://www.free-resume-example.com/free-resume-examples.html>
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