How to List Promotions and Multiple Roles at the Same Company
How to List Promotions and Multiple Roles at the Same Company
Effectively listing promotions and multiple roles from a single company on your resume is critical. It showcases loyalty, growth, and increasing responsibility—key traits that recruiters and hiring managers actively seek in top candidates.
Why Showing Career Progression Matters
Demonstrating a clear growth trajectory shows your ability to take on more complex challenges over time.
It proves your value to a previous employer, suggesting you are a reliable and high-performing team member.
Proper formatting saves valuable space on your resume while telling a powerful, cohesive story of your professional development.
Method 1: The Stacked Entry Format
This is the most common and recommended method for showing a clear, linear career path within one organization.
It groups all your roles under a single company heading, saving space and making your progression easy to follow.
Career Progression: The upward movement of an employee within a company, often through promotions or gaining new responsibilities.
How to Format the Stacked Entry
Start with the company name, its location, and the total duration of your employment with the organization.
List each job title below in reverse chronological order (most recent first), each with its own specific date range.
Under each title, add 2-3 bullet points highlighting key achievements specific to that role. Avoid repeating duties.
Stacked Entry Example
TechSolutions Inc., San Francisco, CA | June 2018 – Present
Senior Project Manager | July 2021 – Present
- Led a team of 12 to deliver a $2M software platform 15% under budget, increasing client retention by 30%.
- Implemented a new Agile workflow that reduced project completion time by an average of 20%.
Project Manager | June 2018 – July 2021
- Managed 5+ concurrent software projects, ensuring on-time delivery for key enterprise accounts.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to define project scope and technical requirements.
Method 2: The Separate Entry Format
This method treats each role as a distinct job entry, even though they were at the same company.
Use this format when roles were vastly different, the company was acquired, or you had a significant career pivot internally.
This approach can take up more space and may not show progression as clearly, so use it strategically.
Separate Entry Example
Global Tech, New York, NY Head of Digital Marketing | January 2020 – December 2022
- Developed and executed a digital strategy that grew web traffic by 200% after the acquisition of Innovate Corp.
- Managed a $1.5M annual marketing budget and a team of 8 digital specialists.
Innovate Corp (Acquired by Global Tech), New York, NY Content Strategist | May 2017 – January 2020
- Created an SEO-focused content calendar that increased organic search rankings for 50+ keywords.
- Wrote and published 3 viral blog posts, each generating over 100,000 unique views.
Comparing Resume Formatting Methods
| Feature | Stacked Entry Method | Separate Entry Method |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Clear, linear promotions and similar job functions. | Significant role changes, company acquisitions, or career pivots. |
| Readability | High. Clearly shows a growth timeline at a glance. | Can be confusing if company names are identical. |
| ATS Friendliness | Excellent. Easily parsed by resume-screening software. | Good, but requires clear separation and dates. |
How to Write Compelling Bullet Points for Each Role
Focus on accomplishments, not just duties. Quantify your results with numbers, percentages, or dollar amounts.
Action Verbs: Start each bullet point with strong verbs like "Orchestrated," "Accelerated," or "Negotiated."
Tailor your bullet points for each role to show increasing responsibility. Your achievements as a Senior Manager should be more impactful than as a Junior Associate.
Structure your best accomplishments using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), a framework praised by career resources like LinkedIn's Official Blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
### What if my job title changed but my duties didn't?
Use the stacked format but focus your bullet points on any new or expanded responsibilities, even if minor. If duties were identical, you can combine the roles under one title, such as Sales Associate / Key Holder.
### Should I combine roles if they were very similar?
Yes, if the promotions were rapid and the duties largely overlapped, you can combine them to save space. For example: Analyst to Senior Analyst. Use your bullet points to show the growth.
### How do I show a promotion without a title change?
Highlight the increased responsibility directly in your bullet points. Use phrases like, "Promoted to lead the department's flagship project..." or "Selected to manage the newly expanded West Coast sales team..."
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This guide was created by Cruit, a career growth platform that helps professionals build and execute their career strategy.