Definition:

The chronological resume is organized by job titles with the most recent position listed first.

Employer Rating:

Employers tend to prefer the chronological resume because the format lists prior positions beginning with the most current. Employers perceive this resume style as fact-based and easily skimmed.

Works Best For:

For job seekers with solid experience and a logical job history, the chronological resume is the most effective. Career changers and those who lack formal on-the-job experience (like new graduates) find this resume the most difficult to write.

Samples:

Chronological resumes.

 

Recommended Books on Chronological Resumes:

Resume Catalog: 200 Damn Good Examples. Yana Parker.

The Overnight Resume. Donald Asher.

Best Resumes for Scientists and Engineers. Adele Lewis.

Blue Collar & Beyond: Resumes for Skilled Trades & Services. Yana Parker.

Does Your Resume Wear Combat Boots? William Fitzpatrick.
Addresses the needs of military personnel entering the civilian workforce.