CV and resume - Chronological
The chronological CV (curriculum vitae) or resume is the most common form of presentation, illustrating the progression of your career from conception to present and is presented in reverse chronological order.
It is easy to read, allowing the reader to easily follow your career history. The chronological CV focuses on dates of employment, places of employment and job titles.
The chronological resume or CV is advised when:
- You have a continuous career history within the same discipline and where there are no major gaps.
- Your responsibilities have increased with job changes.
- Your most recent jobs are the most important in your career history.
Advantages
- Enables the reader to easily see where and when you worked, together with your accomplishments at each job.
- This is the most common and widely accepted format.
- Provides a clear sense of your career progress.
Disadvantages
- Any employment gaps or limited work experience is immediately obvious.
- Equally obvious is tendency to frequently change jobs.
- Conversely, this format could illustrate that you have been in job too long.
- Highlights work history, rather than accomplishments.