The chronological resume is actually a
reverse chronological resume—- items are listed
in reverse chronological order, with your most recent
schooling or job first. Names, dates, and places of employment
are listed, and education and work experience are grouped
separately.
This is the most common and readily accepted resume format.
You should use a chronological resume if you have no large
gaps in your work history and if your previous jobs relate
to your current job objective. This format is a good choice
for professionals moving up the career ladder.
The exact content of every resume naturally varies depending
on individual circumstances. A chronological resume usually
incorporates these basic components:
- Contact Information
- A Career Objective (Optional)
- A Career Summary
- A brief description of Work History
- Other Related Information (if this applies)
- Awards, Certificates, Significant accomplishments
- Education
- Interests
Resumes are specific to the
individual. Each resume, in this case, then will reflect
the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, achievements,
relevant to the position applied for. For example, a recent
graduate, will most likely list Education first, as this
may be the focus point for applying on a specific position.
(ie. An advertisement requesting a recent graduate with
a Computing Science Engineering Degree will expect to
see this at the beginning of the resume.) |