Sample Chronological Resume

Do's and must do's

1. Always format your resume so that all text is in the same font and font size.
2. Print your resume on a clean and crisp paper, usually in ivory or white.
3. When forwarding your resume electronically, be sure that the final copy remains formatted and all information is forwarded. That is, be sure that the electronic copy does not lose its formatting when converted and that all attachments are attached and sent.
4. ALWAYS, always, proofread your resume prior to sending it to any potential employer or recruiting company. Despite your excellent qualifications, a mistake on your resume could cost you an interview.
5. Include your contact information on all documents (cover letter and resume). Present contact information clearly and at the beginning of your resume.
6. Use positive language that shows your ability to apply your skills.

Choose your resume format carefully. Because the chronological resume is the preferred format, we have included an example below.

This resume was taken as an example from:
Criscito, CPRW, Designing the Perfect Resume, Barron's, Colorado
This book may also be used as resource in learning about the Functional and Chrono-functional resume formats.

Michael L. Linnenburger, CBI, CBE
1234 Los Padres Trail Office: (972) 555-1234
Fort Worth, Texas 76137 Home: (817) 555-5678

Objective: A position as a computer network systems engineer for a company concerned about the integration and design of their operation network.

Experience:

Williams Telecommunications Group (WilTel), Dallas TX ... 1996 to Present
SENIOR NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER
- Provide support in resolving network problems either directly onsite or via telephone.
- Engineer, design, conduct tradeoff studies on network project for various client
- Upgrade and configure network equipment (servers, hubs switches, and routers) for use on operational networks.
- Assemble and distribute systems to operation users

Meridian Oil, Incorporated, Fort Worth, Texas…............................1994 to 1996
SENIOR STAFF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
- Set up and managed the Internet connection using SMTP, DNS and a firewall.
- Supported outlying offices with either direct on-site or phone support for resolving network problems.
- Set up and maintained a company-wide virus scanning software on both servers and clients.
- Developed and conducted training and update classes for VINES and administrators company-wide.

United States Air Force.............................................................1973 to 1994
Twenty-one years of progressively more responsible service and training positions which include contact with manufactures, services contractors and major computer supplies. Extensive specialized training at both Department of the Air Force and manufacturers' schools

CHIEF, HARDWARE SERVICES DIVISION, ACADEMIC COMPUTING SERVICES
Department of the Air Force, Dean of Faculty, USAF Academy, Colorado (1993 to 1994)
- Supervised an office of 10 technicians with a wide ranger of responsibilities including the installation of a 65-server Banyan VINES network with 6000+ clients.
- Prepared and conducted training for group and building VINES administrators for the USAF Academy.
- Worked with the dual broadband system for distribution of VAX cluster output and connections.
- Engineered design and trade-off studies; assembled and distributed systems to operational users.
- Supported base-level contracting with technical information needed to complete purchase requests.
- Improved process methods, reducing expenditures and minimizing total man-hours for all projects.

PROGRAM MANAGER FOR COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Training Systems Program Office, Wright -Patterson AFB, Ohio (1990-1993)
- Managed and provided engineering support for a 12-server Banyan VINES network with 400+ clients.
- Completed an upgrade of network from 10base2 client wring to 10baseT wiring, which included WAN connections to an off-site work location during the upgrading with no loss of work time.
- Designed and deployed an extension of the network to a division of the organization located in Utah, using Internet for connectivity.
- Engineered design and trade-off studies; supported base-level contracting with technical information.
- Assisted in leading a team of 13 functional experts in defining, acquiring, and fielding a family of maintenance training devices

FIELD ENGINEER, DEFENSE METEOROLGICAL SATELLITE PROGRAM (DMSP) GROUND SYSTEM, 1000 Satellite Operations Group, Offutt AFB, Nebraska (1983 to 1986)
- Evaluated proposals for any changes to the Satellite Ground Control Facility.
- Lead Engineer on embedded microcomputer applications for controlling the DMSP Ground System links and equipment.
- Test Engineer for installation of new electronic systems.
- Controlled equipment failures and coordinate with DMSP SPO, three contractors, and two detachments when failures trend analysis indicated needed action.

MASTER INSTRUCTOR AND SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS TECHNICAL (1978 to 1980)
- Instructor for three key areas of the Scientific Measurements technical School: Introduction to Programming and Computers, Seismic Analysis, and Seismic Field Station Operation.
- Updated portions of the course for new requirements and technologies, resulting in manpower and resources savings and more effective learning.

Education:

College Degrees:
- Master of Science, Systems Management, Air Force Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Texas A & M University
- Master of Science, Air Force Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Texas A & M University
- Applied Associate of Science, Instructor of Technology, CCAF
- Applied Associate of Science, Ground Radar Systems Technology, CCAF
- Applied Associate, General Studies, Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College

Certification and Honors:
- Certified Banyan Instructor, 1994 (Basic/Advanced VINES Administration and 6.0 Update Courses)
- Certified Banyan Engineer, 1993 (Recertified 1994, 1995, 1996)
- Certified Banyan Specialist, 1993 (Recertified 1994, 1995, 1996)
- Induced into Simga lota Espilon, 1987