When completing the past employment section on an application, in what order should jobs be listed?

The correct approach is to start with your most current job when completing the past employment section on a job application. This method, known as reverse chronological order, allows hiring managers to see your most recent experience first, which is often the most relevant. Employers typically prioritize recent work history because it reflects your current skills and knowledge within the industry.

Listing your most recent job first can also provide a clearer picture of your career progression and the latest responsibilities you've handled, allowing them to quickly assess your qualifications. This ordering makes it easier for potential employers to understand the growth and development of your career, how you’ve built on your experiences, and the skills you’ve attained more recently, which are likely to be the most applicable to the position for which you are applying.

Choosing to prioritize relevance over recency, starting with the job that aligns most closely with your current career goals, can be beneficial in certain contexts, but it does not provide a complete overview of your employment history in a standard application format.