Should I put skills at the top of my resume?

Focus on the skills that show why you’re qualified for the jobs you’re seeking. You can include your top skills in a separate “Skills” section and work them into the job descriptions you write for the positions you’ve held. You can also incorporate them into your resume’s summary statement, if you have one.

Do you put most recent job first on a resume?

A chronological resume is a resume format that lists your work experience based on the dates it occurred. Working downward from the beginning of your Work Experience section, you should start listing your most recent positions first. So the top of the section will contain your current or most recent job.

What is the correct order for a resume?

A chronological resume format usually includes the following information in this order:Contact information.Objective or summary statement.Relevant skills.Professional experience.Education.Additional information (i.e., volunteer work and special interests—optional)