Chronological Resume Template

About This Resume Template

This chronological resume template provides a clean, professional layout that organizes your work history in reverse chronological order - the most widely accepted resume format.

What to Include

In addition to the standard resume sections (contact info, summary, work experience, education, and skills), a strong any industry resume should include: contact information, professional summary, work experience in reverse chronological order, education, and skills.

Tips for Your Chronological Resume Template

• Start each work experience entry with your job title (bolded), then company name and dates
• Use 3-6 bullet points per position, leading with your strongest accomplishment
• Include measurable results wherever possible (percentages, dollar amounts, team sizes)
• Keep the format consistent across all positions for easy scanning
• Limit your resume to positions from the last 10-15 years
• Place education after work experience unless you are a recent graduate
• Use a clean, ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia at 10-12 point size

Formatting Guidelines

• Keep the resume to 1-2 pages depending on your experience level
• Use a clean, professional font (Calibri, Arial, or Georgia) at 10-12 point
• Use consistent formatting for dates, headings, and bullet points
• Save as PDF to preserve formatting across devices
• Include only relevant information targeted to the position you are applying for