FREEReverse Chronological Resume
A two-column resume in the most-recent-first order almost every employer expects, with a summary, experience, education and skills in that sequence.
FREEFree Chronological Resume Template
About this template
The standard format: a short summary, then work history from your current role backwards, then education and skills. For anyone whose recent experience is the strongest part of the application.
The sample is a mid-career operations professional with four roles at three companies. Replace it with your own.
Item details
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Layout: One-column
Preview: 1 page
Dimensions: A4, 8.27 × 11.69 in (210 × 297 mm)
Font: Verdana (name, headings and body text)
Compatible with: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, PDF (exported from Word or Docs)
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Keeping a timeline readable
Consistent date format, job title on the left and dates on the right, three to five bullets per recent role and fewer for older ones. Ten to fifteen years in detail; earlier roles in a line. The Reverse Chronological Resume is the same format with a slightly different design; the Professional Chronological Resume stretches to two pages. If chronology works against you, see the Functional Resume or Career Change Resume. For a visual timeline, the Timeline Resume draws the sequence.
Format
Single-column, parser-safe; this layout is one of the ATS resume templates and the base of the chronological resume templates category. Sharpen bullets per posting with the tailoring guide.
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