Chronicle template
Chronicle: a timeline resume template
Your roles sit on a blue timeline rail with dates in the margin, so progression from one role to the next is the first thing a reader sees.
What this layout looks like
- Layout: Timeline · blue rail.
- Timeline: people see it as designed, but some applicant tracking systems read columns out of order, so the app labels it “Design · limited ATS”.
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- Download as PDF or Word, free on every plan.
- No photo slot, which suits most US and UK applications.
Who it is for
For steady careers where the path from role to role tells the story, such as project management and operations.
Telling a career story on a timeline
- Make each promotion visible: give each role at the same company its own entry.
- Keep dates consistent (month and year) so the rail reads cleanly.
- End each role with its biggest result.
How to use this template
Bring your experience in
Import your old PDF or Word resume, or your LinkedIn profile, into your career profile. You review every section before it is saved.
Open it on this template
Pick this layout and your resume opens in the editor. Switching template later never changes your content.
Edit on the page and check it
Click any line and type. Run the free ATS check and the quality check, then download a PDF or Word file.
New to applicant tracking systems? Read how to build an ATS-friendly resume, or see everything the editor does.
Chronicle template
Questions about this template
Is a two-column resume bad for applicant tracking systems?
Some tracking systems read columns out of order, which is why the app labels this layout “Design · limited ATS”. For a resume a person reads first (a referral, an email, a printout) it is fine; for online applications, switch to a one-column template. Your content stays the same.
Do gaps show on a timeline?
Dates are shown plainly, so a gap is visible. A short line explaining it, such as study or caring, is usually better than hiding it.
Which roles suit Chronicle?
Project managers, operations leads and anyone whose progression is their strongest selling point.
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Other layouts to consider
Start your resume on Chronicle.
Bring in the resume you already have, and it opens on this layout in the editor. Switch template any time without retyping.