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Part 1 ➤ Plan to Succeed

If you have experience in an industry and you want to make a big
leap ahead within that industry, take advantage of the chronological
resume. By accenting your industry experience through your work his-
tory, you can demonstrate that you’re ready for a step up into the posi-
tion you seek.

Job-Hunt Hint Get It Together
Here’s a way to emphasize that
Now that you’ve seen several sample chronological resumes, can you
you have experience in the
picture your own resume in that format? Do you fit the guidelines
industry you’re applying to: Put
mentioned earlier in this chapter? If so, you’re ready to move on
your company names in bold or
to Chapter 6, “Step One: Heading Your Way,” where you’ll start to
all caps and place them before
put your words into print. If you’re uncertain as to whether the
your job titles in your work
chronological resume is the best format for you, turn to the next
history.
chapter, where you can check out the functional resume.
The Least You Need to Know
➤ The chronological resume is the most traditional resume format.

➤ Use the chronological format if you are making either a vertical or horizontal
career move.

➤ Because the chronological format highlights your work history, use it if your
history is stable and your job titles are relevant to your job objective.

➤ Choose between the chronological and functional formats based on your
situation, not on hearsay about what’s trendy.

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