How do I handle change in job tittles in a resume?

Question

I started out the retail manager of a store, and when I went back to school the company wanted to keep me part time - so now I am the purchasing consultant.

How would I handle that in a resume?

Does "Retail manager - purchasing consultant" suffice under job description? Should I handle it some other way?

Let me know what you think

Thanks

Tink

Answer 1

Show all changes in position separately with corresponding dates.  Not only is this clearer for the reader but it also shows career progression (when it's actually a promotion).  Therefore, you could have something like the following:

NAME OF RETAIL STORE, Date-Date

Purchasing Consultant (Date-Date)

Scope, duties, responsibilities, accomplishments, awards.

Store Manager (Date-Date)

Scope, duties, responsibilities, accomplishments, awards.

Hope that helps!

Michael Howard

Author of "Alternative Resumes" and "Alternative Resumes for Teens"

www.alternativeresumes.com