Chronological CV Overview

This is often the most widely used format of CV and is classed by some as being a more traditional and widely used approach to CV writing.

It places an emphasis on your employment history, where you worked and for how long. Your job titles, accomplishemtns and the results that you attained whilst being in this position.

Your jobs are listed in reverse chronological order so make sure you put your most recent job first.

Use the chronological style of CV when:

You are looking for work in the same type of field as you are currently working in.

You are transferring your current skills and experiece to the same or similar industry.

Your work history identifies significant career growth with increasing responsibility.