RESUMES: Sample Resume: Chronological Resume
A few Mondays ago, we looked at a sample Combo Platter Resume template. But what if your work history is continuous and linear? What if you only want to use a traditional chronological resume?
Not a problem. You can use one - as long as you alter the "traditional" format so it's more searchable, like this one:
NAME
Address
City State ZIP
Phone
OBJECTIVE
Briefly state position you are targeting
SKILLS
Computer/technical skills, language, position and industry related skills, and a few soft skills
SUMMARY
- Significant accomplishment
- Experience
- Specialty
WORK HISTORY
Company Title From/To Dates
- Responsibility/Achievement
- Responsibility/Achievement
- Responsibility/Achievement
Company Title From/To Dates
- Responsibility/Achievement
- Responsibility/Achievement
- Responsibility/Achievement
Company Title From/To Dates
- Responsibility/Achievement
- Responsibility/Achievement
- Responsibility/Achievement
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Degree School Year (if w/in last 5 years)
LICENSES (or) CERTIFICATIONS
License Issuing Institution
License Issuing Institution
MILITARY SERVICE
Branch, Rank
AWARDS
Award Name, Issuing Institution
VOLUNTEER WORK (or) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Institution, Title or Function
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