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The Chronological Resume Format is ideal for an individual who has had a series of positions
within a field or industry and who wants to develop their career in the same field. It can also
be useful for anyone starting a business as it provides proof of expertise within an industry.
The chronological format is as follows, but remember it can be tweaked as best suits your needs:
- Objective
- Summary
- Employment History with description of responsibilities and a few bullet points to note
accomplishments. Always list the most recent position first.
- Education and continuing education
- Professional affiliations
- Community affiliations (if you have space available on your resume and if the affiliations
might bolster your position in your search)
The chronological resume is organised by job titles with the most recent position listed first.
This is the primary reason employers tend to prefer this format as they perceive this style to
be fact-based and easily skimmable.
This format is ideal for job seekers with solid experience and a logical job history. Career
changers and those who lack formal on-the-job experience (like new graduates) will find this
resume the most difficult to write.
A sample of a Chronological Resume
Name
Address Line (1)
Address Line (2)
City, Postal Code
Home: (000) 000-0000
Objective:
Senior Executive position in General Management or Engineering
Management where the team is focused on leadership, technical
excellence and growth.
Qualification Summary:
A seasoned executive with a thorough knowledge of vehicle
engineering and product development. A demonstrated commitment
to developing multi-disciplined teams that are focused on
maximizing profitability and growth. A consistent record of
achievement and merit awards in three major companies and a
strong sense of purpose concerning career advancement.
Professional Experience:
Title, Year to Year
ABC Corporation, City
- Developed a group of 80 scientists, engineers and
technicians to industry leadership positions in
Materials, Processes, Product Design and Support
Systems.
- Leveraged newly developed technologies into R80M of
new business in vehicle sealing and R35M of new
business in vibration control.
- Transferred or promoted up to 22 percent of the
personnel per year to positions among three Divisions
and International Operations.
- Developed team which were consistently top rated by
management and customers.
Title, Year to Year
DEF Corporation, City
- Co-ordinated noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
development efforts for advanced vehicle programs.
- Managed the XX car prototype builds, sold in 1992.
- Supervised concept vehicle builds and subsequent
conformance to functional image and best-in-class
criteria.
Title, Year to Year
GHI Corporation, City
- Generated design and process patent for a revolutionary
vehicle design that decreased production cycle time and
scrap levels.
- Designed and built a full-size prototype of the XXX
car.
Title, Year to Year
JKL Corporation, City
- Coordinated the design and development of the XXX, XXX
and XXX.
- Supervised 54 engineers and technicians in a 60,000-
square-foot facility with a budget of 3.5-million
rand.
- Developed the Best-In-Class Benchmarking System for the
XXX program.
Other Management/Engineering positions, Year to Year
JKL Corporation, City
- Title - Department
- Title - Department
- Title - Department
Educational Background
University, City
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Year
University, City
Post Graduate courses sponsored by JKL Corporation
Professional affiliations
Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers since 1991.
Community affiliations
Founder of the "Technology for Tots" programme aimed at developing design and technology
competence in children.
Sources: JobSmart, What Color Is your Parachute? and Career Magazine.
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