For a chronological resume, we suggest organizing your information as follows:

Contact Information Section
First Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Cell/Home)
Frequently Checked Email Address

Target Job Title (centered on page)

Summary (no need to use this title, as it will be obvious the content refers to a summary)
Lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. Highlight your relevant experience and lets the prospective employer know that you have taken the time to create a resume that shows how you are qualified for the job.

Experience (or Work History)
List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements.

Company #1
City, State
Dates Worked


Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements


Company #2
City, State
Dates Worked

Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements

Education
In the education section of your resume, list the colleges you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honors you earned.

College, Degree
Awards, Honors

Skills
Include skills related to the position / career field that you are applying for i.e. computer skills, language skills.

References (Avoid this section)
There is no need to include references on your resume. Rather, have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.

Customize Your Resume
In all cases, be sure to personalize and customize your resume, so, it reflects your skills and abilities and connects them with the jobs you are applying for.

Review Resume Samples
Review a few sample resumes so you can quickly create a powerful resume. Our Resume Bundle provides you ample examples of resumes to choose from. The bundle also contains examples of Skills Resume and Hybrid Resume.