How do I write a resume?

A resume should be easy to read and created for the type of employment you want.

Print 10 to 20 job advertisements and create a list of the skills, education and experience that were mentioned.
Make sure that your resume includes the skills and experience listed most often.
Your resume should be different for each position you are applying for, because resumes that don’t have a clear goal may not be considered.
Make sure that your most important skills and experience are summarized and listed near the top of the page.
Use verbs to describe your accomplishments.
Present specific achievements such as how much money you saved the company or how many parts you completed per day.
Only list jobs from the last 10-15 years, because they are often the most relevant and may minimize age discrimination.
Leave out the word “I” and avoid using “Responsible for…” or “Duties included…” and describe the skills you used for the job instead.
Always ensure that the information in the resume is accurate.

Put your contact information at the top of your resume and use this same contract information for your cover letter, references and thank you letters. This creates a professional image with employers.
Most resumes should be 1 to 2 pages in length.
Use a list with bullets to describe your experience and accomplishments – bullets are clear and easy to read.
Choose Arial or Times New Roman for the font.
Font size should be size 11 to 12 except for your name, which should be bold and larger than the other text.
Do not include the names of your references on your resume.
It is optional to use the phrase “References available upon request” at the bottom.
Make sure your resume is free of spelling and grammar mistakes. It is best to have another person proofread it.
Use a laser printer to print your resume and use good quality white paper.