Overview⚓︎

Preface⚓︎

The articles within this section are listed in alphabetical order in the menu, but should be read in the following order:

• Preparing to Write Your Resume
• Writing Your Resume
• Formatting Your Resume
• Writing a Cover Letter

Summary⚓︎

When you begin writing a resume or cover letter, you're attempting to sell yourself and stand out to the reader in a short period. Your resume can often make or break your chances of getting a job. Your resume is also the first impression you make on hiring personnel, so you should aim for writing a well-crafted, clear, and concise resume.

The chronological resume is one of the most commonly used resume formats and lists your work experience in chronological order from your most recent job to your earliest. This format works best if you have a solid work history and ideal background for the position. It also helps if you have no significant gaps between employment but is not a dealbreaker if you do. This article will look at what's needed to write a chronological resume. The idea will be to keep it as straightforward as possible while dividing your information into several sections.

It's important to remember that a resume has no right or wrong length. If you've been in the field for a while and have a considerable amount of experience, it's very appropriate to go onto a second page. If you're new to the workforce, you'll likely be able to keep it all on one page.