A good resume will command about one minute of a recruiter's time. If in that minute, the recruiter can't locate the information needed to consider you for an interview, your resume; will be tossed in the not-qualified stack. The following tips are offered to help you produce a well-written and organized resume.

• Name, complete mailing address, telephone number with area code and e-mail address
• Employment history beginning with the present or most recent job
• Education, awards, accomplishments
• Volunteer work, military experience, internships
• Other training, including other languages
• Computer hardware and software skills
• Outside interests

Proofing your resume is just as critical as creating it. Often times, misspelled words or other basic grammar errors can eliminate you from consideration. Always have at least two other people carefully review it.

• Use action verbs (i.e., analyzed, gathered, created, sold, coached, managed).
• Include achievements as part of your explanation, not just responsibilities.
• Use present-tense verbs for a current job, and past-tense for previous jobs.
• Be consistent. If you spell out state names, do so throughout the resumé.
• Keep indentations and other special devices consistent.
• Use a font that is easy to read. Avoid script, too much bold type, or type smaller than 9 point.
• Keep your resumé on one page. If you require an additional page for awards, accomplishments, community service, etc., consider adding a half page to provide this information.
• Make sure you can perform the tasks and skills you specify.

Links:

http://www.sample-resume-writing.com/
http://resume.monster.com/
http://www.provenresumes.com/