- Be truthful. State your abilities accurately.
- Target your audience. Highlight skills and activities relevant to the job.
- Keep it brief. Limit your resume to one or two pages, and use fewer words for scannability.
- Write and rewrite. Plan to write several versions of your resume before it feels right.
- Be professional. Print your resume on high-grade paper using a quality printer.
- Be accurate. Proofread your resume (and have a friend do the same) for any errors.
- Follow up. Call or send a letter to the employer to restate your interest in the position.
Reference: http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/ResumeAdvice/CreateResume.aspx