How to write a Reverse Chronological resume?

1. Resume Writing Workshop
Back to the Basics…

2. Back to the Basics
 There are three widely used resume formats today.
 The first, and most common, is
reverse chronological order. It
highlights your work history (when,
what and where)
 Second, functional or skill-based, which focus more
on what you can do not where or when you did it.
 Third is hybrid, commonly known as combination,
because it takes the advantages of both a functional
and reverse chronological order formats.

3. Reverse Chronological
The reverse chronological
format focuses on what you are
working toward. It is easy to
follow and suggests your work
history has a progressive
configuration.

4. Reverse Chronological
The list below suggests advantages to using a reverse
chronological resume:
 This format highlights the years and experience you
have with specific companies, draws a timeline.
 Does not leave the hiring manager wondering
when/where the experience came from, supporting
fact versus deception.
 Reflects an understood progression of work history.
 Great when trying to influence based off your
previous employers reputation.
 Details what your responsibilities were at each
position held.

5. Length
1-2 pages
 If you are a professor, inventor or
scientist a Curriculum Vitae is what you
will need to compile.
 C.V. are much longer.

6. Layout
 White Space is important on the
resume. It allows the eyes to focus and
to not over stimulate the reader.
 Use Bullet Points
 Font
 Not too large, not too small
 Consistent throughout
 Not too fancy

7. Header
 Name
 Permanent Address
 Phone Number
 Create a clean, professional voicemail.
 Email Address
 Keep it professional! No
sexymama@hotmail.com

8. Education
Rule of Thumb:
If you are a recent graduate, your education
should be listed at the beginning of your
resume.
If you are a seasoned professional, your
education will be at the end.

9. Education
 List education institution, followed by the
name of the degree and the major
 Include GPA if above 3.0 or greater as well
as academic honors
Example:
Education
CollegeName, B.A. Communications Town, MT 1999
Honors
Dean’s List 12 Consecutive Semesters
Academic All-State 8 Consecutive Semesters

10. Work History
Job title
Name of organization, and, if applicable,
division
Work location (city, state)
Dates (month/year)
Accomplishments / Responsibilities

11. Objective
Yes or No
Career change – Yes
Otherwise
Use a Summary of Qualifications to make
a powerful statement.
It will not only show the hiring manager
what you achieve but they will understand
how you would benefit them as well.

12. Header
Qualifications or Work Experience
*Company One, Sunny, CA Sept 2009 - *Present
Planning and Scheduling Coordinator
o Ensure on-time, efficient appointment management for 110+
trucks.
o Assess teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, coordinating skills
and common values and goals of current company clientele.
o Communicate regularly with director of operations, sales
manager and fleet managers to address ongoing strategies and
concerns.
Reverse
Chronological

13. *Organization One, Glendale, UT March 2003 – September 2009
Director of Drivers Services and Retention
o Orientate prospective drivers to company policy and procedures.
o Processing new hire paperwork.
o Keeping owner operator files up-to-date.
Hardware Design, Magnum, AZ June 2000 – February 2003
CAD Programmer
o Design and creation of desk structures using CAD programming.
o Schooling coworkers in first aid and safety procedures.
Education
Large High School 1996-2000
Graduated (H.S. Diploma)
Specialty Vo-tech Yolanda, FL 2001-2002
Graduated 12Volt/Low Voltage
University of Maryland 2001-2002
Reverse
Chronological

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Jesse Butler
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