Career timeline

Types of timeline

When to use a career timeline

• Work

  Each job is a bar along the line, from barista to design lead, with the proud moments above it.

• Explaining

  Useful before a job interview, when you need to talk through your working life in order.

• Goals

  Add the next step at the end, like leading a bigger team, to see where you are heading.

How to make a career timeline

1. 1Draw the line
   Priya's career
2. 2Add the dates
   Priya's career

   Barista

   Nov 2013

   Design degree

   Junior designer
3. 3Fill it in
   Priya's career

   Barista

   Nov 2013

   Design degree

   Junior designer

   Designer

   Oct 2018

   Wins a design award

   Senior designer

   Jul 2023

   Leads a team of six

   Design lead

Helpful resources

• Timeline on Wikipedia
• More pictures on Wikimedia Commons

Questions

Do I need an account?

No. Press the button and start. It saves in this browser; sign in only if you want it on your other devices too.

Can I print it?

Yes. Print it from the board's settings, or pick “Save as PDF” in the print window to keep a file.