Chronological Resume Template

 

Your Name

Your street address
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code
Phone number (with area code)
Your.email@address.com

 

Objective:

write your objective statement here.

 

Selected Accomplishments

You can combine your “Skills” with accomplishments if you choose.

  • Choose a few (select) your best achievements: these should demonstrate the goals you have accomplished and how you are best suited to the job you want.

 

Experience

2002-2004    Position Title, Company, City, State/Province

  • Put two to four bullet points here about things you accomplished
  • Begin each one with a power word
  • Position the most important

1999-2001    Position Title, Company, City, State/Province

  • If you have gaps in your work experience, you can be honest: “Time spent managing and organizing a busy family of five”
  • You can also choose to do a functional resume if you have gaps

 

1995-1997    Position Title, Company, City, State/Province

  • If you have had many similar jobs over the years (perhaps during the summer for school), you can list them together under one title
  • Most importantly, use a consistent format throughout all sections

 

Education

1998 MA in Subject Matter, University Name

  • You can choose to insert a bullet point about your thesis (especially if you are recently graduated).  You could also list any prestigious awards.

1997 BA in Subject Matter, University Name

  • You might want to have a point about any co-ops or specialties you had

 

Relevant Training

  • Include certifications, course updates, and other training here.

 

Professional Affiliations

  • Only include this section if it is relevant.

 

Community Leadership

2005                Committee Member, Committee Name

      • Include a point about your involvement with the organization.

2001-2003       Fundraising Chair, Organization Name

      • List the goals you achieved, or how you have helped the community

2001                Editor, Newsletter Name

      • You might have more than one bullet for some.

Awards

2006    List your awards here, and where they are from.  List why you received them.
2004    If the awards were all received in school, put them in the education section.

 

Summary

This is probably the only area on your resume that will be in paragraph form.  For a more detailed description, see our page on how to write a summary.

References Available Upon Request.

 


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