What is a Chronological CV?

There are a number of different types of CV formats including:

• Chronological CV
• Functional CV
• Combination CV
• Targeted CV

The Chronological CV (or Performance CV as it is sometimes known) is one of the most common and effective CV styles that job seekers use.

Unlike the Functional CV and Targeted CV your career history should be near the top of the CV in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent job. This is very helpful for a prospective employer as usually they have very little time to read a CV and it gives them the chance to see your most recent accomplishments and work experience first.

When using a Chronological CV format, job titles, organisation names and dates should be strongly highlighted. Key responsibilities and achievements should then be described in detail under each job title. Similarly to the Functional CV, bullet points should be used to make it easy for a prospective employer to scan the CV. The format should be as follows:

• Personal Profile
• Employment History
• Skills
• Education and Qualifications
• Interests
• References

Every time you apply for a job you should slightly amend your CV to make it more specific. Ideally, a Chronological CV should be no longer than two A4 pages.

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