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What Is a Chronological Resume?
A chronological resume is one of the three main resume formats. This format draws attention to your work experience. Your current job or most recent position is listed first, and it continues in reverse chronological order through the rest of your work history.
Main Advantages
- A Chronological resume clearly shows what positions you have held and for how long.
- Recruiters are typically more familiar with chronological resume format and tend to favor it.
- A chronological resume gives you an advantage if you have worked with well-known companies.
- Recruiters prioritize chronological resumes when they are hiring for senior executive positions.
Main Disadvantages
- A chronological resume makes gaps in your work history more noticeable.
- This format is not convenient if you are applying for a position in a field you have not worked in before. For example, you’ve been working in accounting for the last 10 years, but now you are ready for a position as a web developer. With a chronological resume, a recruiter would find it very difficult to look beyond your accounting roles.
- If you are a student or just starting your career, a chronological resume would expose your lack of experience.