How To Create A Chronological Resume
Before you begin your job hunt you first need to create a resume that is professional and will catch the eye of your future employer. There are many different kinds of services that can help you to create a perfect resume - but keep in mind that it can cost you up to $300. Instead of spending all this money that you could be using on a new business wardrobe we will provide you with the tips you need to create the resume yourself.
A Chronological Resume is one of the most basic types of resumes and we will teach you how to create one. This type of resume is a timeline of your experience listed in order of most recent to oldest.
You can, optionally, begin your resume with an objective. An objective states your area of interest, and may include your goals. An example of an objective is: To obtain a position in food service management for a growing company with room for advancement.
If you have an education that is relevant or requisite to employment, include it following the objective under the heading Education. Include high school and college if applicable. Do not include schools prior to high school. List the school name, city and state, and type of degree or certificate. Mention any honors you’ve received if you feel it will help to sell the employer on you.
Now, list your jobs in order of most recent to the oldest. List the dates you were employed (e.g. March 2001-January 2005), the name of the company, your title, and the city and state. Put this under a heading like: Work Experience.
Under each job make a bulleted list of the tasks you performed, projects you worked on, and any other achievements, goals, quotas, or awards/recognition you received. Use action words to describe what you did (e.g. supervised, operated, organized, sold, designed, etc.). When possible, phrase these descriptions in the form of measurable results. For example: “Increased revenue by 7% by implementing new sales incentive program.” Or: “Improved customer satisfaction rating by providing associates with additional customer service training.”
Following your job history, detail any relevant licenses or certifications that you have such as CPA, CNA, electrician’s license, computer network certification, etc. under the heading, Licenses/Certificates.
Conclude the resume with the phrase: “References Available Upon Request”.