{"id":3067,"date":"2023-02-19T16:11:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T16:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/learn-it-10-4-2-career-connection\/"},"modified":"2023-07-21T22:13:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T22:13:24","slug":"learn-it-10-4-2-career-connection","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/learn-it-10-4-2-career-connection\/","title":{"raw":"Learn It 10.4.2: Career Connection: Reverse Chronological R\u00e9sum\u00e9","rendered":"Learn It 10.4.2: Career Connection: Reverse Chronological R\u00e9sum\u00e9"},"content":{"raw":"

Reverse Chronological R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h2>\r\nThis type of r\u00e9sum\u00e9, sometimes called a chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9, lists your job experiences in reverse chronological order\u2014that is, starting with the most recent job and working backward toward your first job. It includes starting and ending dates. Also included is a brief description of the work duties you performed for each job and a section describing your formal education.\r\n\r\nThe reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9 may be the most common and perhaps the most conservative r\u00e9sum\u00e9 format. It is most suitable for demonstrating a solid work history and growth and development in your skills. If you are light on skills in the area you are applying to, if you\u2019ve changed employers frequently, or if you are looking for your first job, don't worry. We'll look at other r\u00e9sum\u00e9 formats in the next Career Connection.\r\n\r\n
See samples of reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9s.<\/a><\/section>\r\n

What to Include<\/h3>\r\n
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  1. Your contact information<\/strong>: name, address, phone number, and professional email address<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. A summary of your skills<\/strong>: five to ten skills you have gained in your field; you can list hard skills as well as soft skills<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Work experience<\/strong>: depending on the r\u00e9sum\u00e9 format you choose, you may list your most recent job first; include the title of the position, employer\u2019s name, location, employment dates (beginning, ending)<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Volunteer experience:\u00a0<\/b>any relevant volunteer experience should be listed on your resume to best showcase your skills and interests.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Education and training<\/strong>: formal and informal experiences matter; include academic degrees, professional development, certificates, internships, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. References statement<\/strong>\u00a0(optional): \u201cReferences available upon request\u201d is a standard phrase used on\u00a0r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, although it is often implied<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Other sections<\/strong>: may include a job objective, a brief profile, a branding statement, a summary statement, additional accomplishments, and any other related experiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    What to Leave Out<\/h3>\r\nAlthough you can benefit from giving your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 a stamp of individuality, you will do well to steer clear of personal details that might elicit a negative response. It is advisable to omit any confidential information or details that could make you vulnerable to discrimination, for instance. Keep in mind that your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 will likely be viewed by a number of employees in an organization, including human resource personnel, managers, administrative staff, etc.\r\n