How to list multiple positions at the same company on your resume

The two formats and when to use each

Stacked formatting groups all your roles under one company header. Each title sits directly below the previous one with its own date range and bullet points. Use this when the roles are in the same department or function and you want to show a clear upward line.

Separate entries treat each role as its own block, repeating the company name each time. Use this when the roles are in different departments, when there is a significant gap between them, or when each role is substantial enough to stand on its own, typically 18 months or more.

• Stacked: one company header, multiple title blocks beneath it
• Separate: company name repeated, each role treated as a distinct job
• Stacked works best for linear promotions within the same team
• Separate works best for lateral moves, department changes, or roles years apart

How to format stacked roles so ATS reads them correctly

Most modern ATS platforms, including Greenhouse, Lever, and Workday, parse resumes by looking for a pattern of company name, job title, and date range. When you stack roles, you need to make each title and its dates a distinct line so the parser does not collapse them.

Put the company name and location once at the top. Directly below it, list the most recent title on its own line with its date range. Then list the next title on its own line with its date range. Leave a blank line or a thin rule between title blocks if your format allows it. Do not merge the date ranges into a single span like 2021 to 2026 unless you are only listing the company as a single entry with no individual role detail.

1. Company name, city, state (or remote) on one line
2. Most recent job title | Month Year to Present on the next line
3. Three to five bullet points for that role
4. Previous job title | Month Year to Month Year on the next line
5. Three to five bullet points for that role
6. Repeat for each additional role

What to write in the bullet points for each role

Each role needs its own bullets. Do not share a single list of achievements across two titles because that makes it impossible for a reader to know which accomplishments belong to which level of responsibility.

For the earlier role, focus on what you owned at that level. For the later role, focus on what changed: larger scope, more direct reports, bigger budget, new product lines. The contrast between the two sets of bullets is what makes the progression visible.

• Start each bullet with a past-tense action verb for completed roles, present tense for your current one
• Include a metric in at least half your bullets: headcount, revenue, percentage improvement, time saved
• If a project spanned both roles, put it under the role where it started and note the outcome under the role where it finished
• Aim for three to five bullets per role; fewer for roles under 12 months

Handling a promotion with no formal title change

Some employers expand your responsibilities without changing your title. This is common in startups and in the UK and Australian public sector. You still have options.

One approach is to split the role into two blocks with the same title but different date ranges and a parenthetical note, for example 'Senior Analyst (Team Lead responsibilities from March 2024)'. Another approach is to write a one-sentence summary line under the title that describes the scope change before the bullets begin. Either method signals growth without fabricating a title you were never given.

When to use separate entries instead of stacking

If you moved from engineering to sales at the same company, stacking those roles under one header sends a confusing signal. A recruiter scanning for a sales background may skip the block entirely because the first title they see is an engineering one.

Separate entries also help when there is a gap of more than a year between roles at the same employer, for example if you left, worked elsewhere, and returned. In that case, treat the return as a new entry. The company name appearing twice is not a problem; it actually shows loyalty and rehireability.

• Different functions or departments: use separate entries
• Gap of more than 12 months between roles at the same employer: use separate entries
• You left and returned: always use separate entries
• Contract or freelance work alongside a permanent role at the same company: use separate entries

Tailoring the format to each application

The format that works best for one job posting may not work for another. If the role you are applying for is a direct continuation of your most recent title, stacking emphasizes the progression. If the role matches a function you held two positions ago, a separate entry for that older role lets you expand its bullets without the newer titles getting in the way.

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Common mistakes to avoid

The most frequent error is listing one combined date range for all roles at a company and then listing multiple titles in a single line separated by slashes, for example 'Analyst / Senior Analyst / Lead Analyst | 2019 to 2026'. ATS systems often read only the first title and ignore the rest. Hiring managers cannot tell how long you held each level.

A second mistake is omitting dates for the earlier roles. Some people drop the dates to hide a short tenure, but this creates a gap that looks worse than a brief role. A third mistake is writing identical bullets for two different titles, which signals that nothing actually changed between them.

• Do not combine titles with slashes on a single line
• Do not use one merged date range across multiple titles
• Do not omit dates for any individual role
• Do not reuse the same bullets across two different titles
• Do not list more than six or seven roles total on a one-page resume; consolidate the oldest ones