Hi all!
I’m currently putting together my resume for investment banking/finance roles and was wondering if I should list my experiences strictly in reverse chronological order or is it acceptable to lead with the most impressive or relevant ones, even if they’re older? What’s the typical way to do it?
Thanks in advance!
Hi! ☺️
Typically, the most common format is reverse chronological order, where you list your experiences from most recent to oldest. This helps recruiters easily see your most recent roles and skills.
That said, if you have older, highly relevant experiences (like a standout internship or project), it can be effective to highlight those first, as long as the rest of your resume still flows logically. You can also consider creating a “Key Achievements” or “Relevant Experience” section at the top to give those experiences extra visibility.
Just make sure to keep the layout clean and easy to follow. I hope that helps!
I'd stick with reverse chronology - it's the standard and easiest to follow. If something older is particularly relevant, you might want to set up a “Relevant Experience” section to highlight it. Good luck!
Pretty much what Rita said.
Most recent experiences first and maybe add a highlighted section with relevant experiences from the past.
