• It should be easy to read quickly.  Make your resume one page or less, if possible.
• Always put your most impressive information at the top.
• Tailor your resume to the specific job for which you are applying.
• Print it on quality resume paper.
• Make sure there are no typos.  Proofread at least twice, and then get someone else to look at it.

• Customize your cover letter for the particular company to which you are applying.
• Write in a conversational tone.
• Don’t make it overly formal.  Let some of your personality come through.
• Address the letter to the person in charge of hiring.  Use their name and make sure you spell it right!

To use resume templates that come with Microsoft Word 2010:

1. Click the File tab in Microsoft Word.
2. Click the New option on the left-side panel.
3. Under Office.com Templates, choose Resumes and CVs.
4. Double-click a folder for a category of resume.
5. Choose a resume template to get started.