• Definition: A chronological resume puts the focus on your previous work experience and the responsibilities you had while there. It draws from the advancement and vertical moving you have done and accounts for the majority of time during the past 15 or 20 years. It is primarily "fact-based" and tells who, what, where, and when. It should never exceed two pages. Only print or copy on one side of a page.
  
   
• 2. You probably should use a chronological resume if:

   

  ...you have a good work history.

  ...you have had no time-gaps.

  ...you have not had numerous job changes.

  ...you are looking for another job in the same field or a related one.

  ...you have worked for a prestigious company that carries some weight in your community.

  
   
• 3. Advantages:

  It is the most common type and is preferred for most situations!

  It is very easy to follow.

  It shows job stability.

  It can show steady growth in responsibility.

  It emphasizes job titles and the companies you worked for.

  It describes duties and accomplishments.

  
   
• 4. Disadvantages:

   

  It can emphasize "job hopping."

  It can infer too much about your age.

  It can show lack of experience.

  It can draw too much attention to gaps in employment.

Example of a Chronological Resume