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Chronological Resume

The chronological resume is one of the standard formats of resume. If you are an entry level job seeker then you need to draft a chronological resume. The entire work history can easily be showcased on this type of resume. This type of resume is important in emphasizing the consistency in career and job responsibilities carried out. The chronological resume is written in reverse order. The resume starts with the candidate’s current or previous job. The resume moves backward in time.

The formatting of chronological essay varies from candidate to candidate. The three areas those are included in this type of resume are:

  • Career Objective
  • Work Experience
  • Education Qualification

In the first section of this resume type, the candidate has to state his/her career goal, abilities and achievements. The candidate should be able to market himself/herself and show his suitability for the job position applied for. For example, the objective can be "Strong-minded leader, an MBA who wants to grow with an advertising company."

In the work experience section, the candidate has to give details of all the job experiences he had till date. The history should start with the current or previous job. You need to add your achievements from all the jobs (if you have any). The format of this section should be as follows:

  • Name of the company
  • Designation
  • Period
  • Job profile
  • Achievements

The example can be (You can even reshuffle these sections according to your preferences):

John Smith
Financial Consultant (2004-2009)
Mark Butcher Financial Associates

  • Managed the credit section of HNI clients
  • Lead a team of 40 young Finance Executives
  • Prepared the Quarterly Financial Reports for the Share holders

The third part of the resume deals with the educational qualification. The formatting of this section is common in all types of resume. The candidate has to include educational degree, name of the university, and year of passing.

The example can be (You can even reshuffle these sections according to your preferences):

  • B.A. with Economics as a major, University of Western Australia, 2000

Drafting a resume can be easy, if you follow these suggestions. This type of resume will help you in introducing your self to the employer before a personal interview. A chronological resume helps you in getting a job that you deserve.

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