advantages
& disadvantages of a chronological resume
The chronological
resume is the hiring manager's preferred resume type because the
professional experience is easy to follow. All the information is laid
out in reverse chronological order and interviewers can read
through your career history and accomplishments without having
to weed through unnecessary information.
At times, resume
writing requires creative thinking. So although the
chronological resume is the easiest format for do-it-yourselfers to
create, the layout may not be the best for your specific situation.
You may need a combination resume or a functional resume
instead.
the chronological
resume format
Normally, the
chronological resume has three sections: career summary,
professional experience, and education and training section. Below I
fleshed out each section.
Career
Summary
The resume begins with
an introduction that spells out the relevant strengths and
skills you've honed over the years. You can also include a
series of keywords. Here's an example career summary:
Serve as a link
between customers and the company. Deliver strong customer service
to 100+ customers per day. Leverage persuasive communication skills
to ease customer dissatisfaction and resolve inquiries.
Core Competencies:
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Juggle
Multiple Tasks |

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Accurate
Data Entry |
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Active
Listening Skills |

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MS
Word and Excel Experience |
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Strong
Organizational Skills |

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Professional
Experience
Include three to five positions along with a description of each.
Here's an example of an operations manager position fleshed
out.
Operations
Manager, ABC Company, City State, NY, 2010 - Present
Recruited to turnaround sluggish operations and employee
morale. Align business requirements with goals and policies.
Key accomplishments include:
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Grew
customer satisfaction ratings 45% following the
development and implementation of a departmental SOP.
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Increased
employee productivity 23% by partnering with the IT
department to implement replace an outdated data system
with a new one.
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Achieved
corporate imperative to reduce turnover 15% by
instilling a cooperative management style. |
education
and training of a chronological resume
Studied
Liberal Arts, Alabama Community College
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