Chronological Resumes

Resumes formats: Chronological vs. Functional

There are several basic formats for resumes, and they can be combined or altered to some extent. The main point is to provide clearly visible headings for each area, so that employers can go straight to the information that they're looking for.

The two basic formats are the chronological resumes and the functional resumes.

The form you should use depends on what you want to emphasize: the chronological resumes emphasizes the number and duration of experiences; the functional resumes emphasizes skills.

In both cases, you'll need to describe what functions you've performed at work or in other experiences: be brief, but be sure that you emphasize the skills that the individual employer will be seeking.

The Chronological Resumes

The chronological resumes lists jobs held, educational institutions attended, and possibly other skills or activities in reverse chronological order (that is, the most recent is listed first). For a high school student with few work experiences or educational institutions to list, a section on extracurricular activities or interests is helpful. The chronological resumes is the most common type of resume, and probably the easiest one for a high school student to create.

Basic Chronological Resumes Format for a High School Student

Your Name

Your Street Address

City, State, Zip

Your Phone

Your Email