Your resume has to sell the reader in the top half.

• Your "Summary of Qualifications" should be stated simply with a particular career/job in mind.
• Your strongest skills should be listed in the beginning.
• If education is a strong asset, list it first; otherwise wait.
• The position titles and companies should be easy to pick out.

• Tailor your resume to the kind of job(s) you are looking for.
• If possible, match your qualifications to those listed in the ad or job description.

• The employer should be able to determine your accomplishments easily when reading work history.
• Avoid using long paragraphs.

• It should look clean and professional.
• Check for errors in grammar and spelling, using your spelling and grammar checker if you have a computer.
• Stick to one page (two at most!).

• Are there sufficient years or level of experience?
• Is work experience appropriate?
• Are there gaps in work history?
• Is resume neat and orderly?
• Does applicant have transferable skills?
• How does applicant compare with others under consideration?