Elements of a Chronological Resume
Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
(Area Code) Telephone Number
Email address
Objective
The objective of your resume should be specific; focusing on the position available and what you goals at the present time. Some example statements would include:
- To acquire a management trainee position in financial services.
- To utilize my biology degree in pharmaceutical research.
- A position in human services utilizing and developing my communication and counseling skills.
- A position as a registered nurse in a long-term care facility.
Summary of Qualifications
Use three or four bullets to describe your skills and qualifications. Remember to use action words to get your points across.
Education
Name of School (list the most recent school first)
City, State
Major and Minor
Graduation Date (provide expected date if applicable)
GPA (include only if over 3.0)
Major Courses Completed
(this is particularly good for co-ops or internships so that prospective employer can anticipate skill level)
Honors/Awards/Scholarships
Note: It is not necessary to include high school unless there is a special reason to do so.
Experience
Name of Company
City, State
Job Title Job
Duties/Accomplishments
- Use action words in description of responsibilities.
- Use present tense for current position, past tense for former jobs.
- Include dates of employment.
- Put in reverse chronological order.
- Include any special accomplishments.
Note: You might also want to separate into 2 headings: Related Experience and Employment if that provides a clearer picture of your experience or to include extensive experience obtained through volunteer and/or class work.
Skills
It is important to highlight computer knowledge, fluency in foreign languages, etc.
Activities
Collegiate sports, student government or club memberships, Leadership Certificate, community volunteer activities, etc.
Note: Do not identify with specific religious, ethnic or political groups, but keep generic.
Professional Organizations
Mention professional organizations or affiliations here.