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Format for a Chronological Resume


 

                                     Name

Campus Address:

Permanent Address:

Street

Street

City, State   Zip code

City, State   Zip code

Area code - phone number

Area code - phone number


CAREER OBJECTIVE

  • A logical, meaningful statement describing in a concise manner one’s immediate and possible long range career goals  
  • Use as specific a title as possible without being too restrictive. See Samples

EDUCATION

  • Degrees - in reverse chronological order
  • Month and year each degree was granted
  • Major and minor
  • Institutions, location (city and state)
  • G.P.A - if applicable and complimentary
  • Means of financing education - if applicable
  • Study Abroad Program or Special college Project or Relevant Coursework

EXPERIENCE

  • Organization title, (name of company)
  • Where and when (month and year of start, month and year of end)
  • Position title
  • Include full-time, part-time, related volunteer work, internships, and practicum experience  Appropriate subheadings for this category may include Professional Experience, Work Experience, Related Experience, Other Experience
  • Use bullet and begin with action words (verbs) to cite your responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. Quantify your accomplishments, if possible
  • Be thorough in your description but do not overrate your responsibilities

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS

  • List academic, leadership, athletic awards and/or memberships in honorary organizations
  • Indicate responsibilities, positions of leadership, and offices held. Community and campus activities may be included  
  • Include dates (year of start, and year of end)

 

  • List academic, leadership, athletic awards and/or memberships in honorary organizations
    Include dates (month and year of each

HOBBIES OR INTERESTS

  •  Only list if related to your job search

REFERENCES

  • List on a seperate page with name, title, address and phone number  
  • Choose individuals who are familiar with your educational accomplishments and work experience  
  • Get persons’ permission before you list them as references

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