APPEARANCE IS IMPORTANT
Because your resume is your sales pitch, try to make it as professional looking and clean as possible. Always, always, avoid cutesy stuff. That means, no dogs and cats, no slogans, no political axes that you need to grind. Professional means White Bond Paper, Size: 8 ½ x 11. Use a professional font such as Times New Roman. You can use Bold and Italics.

LENGTH
Your aim should not be to write a mini-book about yourself. Keep it short and sweet.

For most jobs, a two-page resume is enough. You'll see that when you summarize your work history, experience, and education, you will also learn how to focus on your strengths, skills, and capabilities - your most effective sales tools.

LAYOUT
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Your Name
Your address
Telephone, Fax
Email

POSITION APPLIED FOR:
Employers always want to know which position you're applying for, as they might have several openings. Don't make the employer guess. If you do, he'll file your resume under "G" for "Garbage."