Sample Accounting Resume

There are some professions in which only a chronological resume should be used when applying for a job. The accounting profession is just such an instance.

An accounting resume should only use the chronological resume format. This format allows the job seeker to focus on education and experience, both of which are important in the accounting field.

The other most common resume format, the functional resume format does have advantages as well; however it should only be used in certain circumstances:·

• When changing careers
• When you have frequent periods of unemployment
• When you change jobs frequently

The sample accounting resume below demonstrates the best advantages of the chronological resume format.

The chronological resume format allows the job seeker to clearly focus on a combination of education and relevant work experience.

The chronological accounting resume also provides the opportunity to list other relevant information such as activities, professional development and honors.

The following farming resume is another good example of how the chronological resume template works.

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