How to Show Promotions On a Resume

All promotions come with new titles and responsibilities. We provide a couple of ways to highlight promotions in your resume’s work experience section depending on your circumstances.

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Option 1: List each position separately

Here’s how to list your promotions as separate job entries in your experience section:

When to use this method

You should list your promotions as separate entries if:

1.  your promotion highlights new skills or leadership

2.  your promotion involves moving to a different department or a major shift in duties

This method presents your promotions and work experience in an easy-to-read format. It also gives you room to describe the change in roles and responsibilities you had in different roles while working at the same employer.

3.  you leave the company and then return

If you left a company to work elsewhere and were then offered a promotion to return, you can display your work experience in a chronological format to show the hiring manager how you’ve progressed in your career and developed your hard and soft skills.

Option 2: Stack each position under the same job entry

This template shows you how to stack each position under the same job entry:

This example saves space by listing the candidate’s job titles in one entry, since their responsibilities didn’t change too drastically.

Separating your different positions is an excellent format to use because it shows career progression and dedication to a single company. Hiring managers care about your promotions, but they also want to know how often you switch employers.

When to use this method

Use this method if you were promoted but your responsibilities remained the same, or were similar.

If your promotion shows a natural progression of your work and builds upon existing projects, you can stack your titles under one job description.

Putting your different job titles above one list of bullet points presents the hiring manager with an organized and easy-to-read list of your work experience and career progression. This layout also clearly indicates you’ve been promoted within your company.

And if you’re wondering how to get a promotion soon, look for these signs in our TikTok checklist example:

@resumegenius Is your promotion coming up? 🌈 #promotiontime #promotion #careertipsforfuture ♬ Rainbow City – Aves

Frequently asked questions about how to show a promotion on your resume

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? We’ve answered some of the most common questions about how to list promotions on a resume.

Should you show promotions on a resume?

Yes, showing promotions on your resume highlights your growth within a company and demonstrates that your skills and performance were recognized. It helps potential employers see your career progression.

How do you show promotions on an ATS resume?

To show promotions on an ATS resume, list the company name once and include each job title under it with the dates for each role. Use bullet points to describe your responsibilities and achievements for each position.

Is company restructuring the same as a promotion?

No, company restructuring is not the same as a promotion. Restructuring may change your role or title due to organizational changes, while a promotion is a recognition of your performance and usually comes with more responsibility.

You can use the same formatting for a restructuring and a promotion if your new role comes with a different title and responsibilities.