A resume is a self-advertisement that, when done properly, shows how your skills, experience, and achievements match the requirements of the job you want. This guide provides three free samples on which you can base your resume. It will also walk you through setting up and laying out the content to highlight your skills and grab the reader’s attention.
Format your text. The first thing that a possible employer will see on your resume is the text. For that reason, it is very important that you make the right first impression. Choose a professional font in size 11 or 12. Times New Roman is the classic serif font, while Arial and Calibri are two of the better choices for sans-serif.
Set up the page. Your page should have one inch margins all the way around with 1.5 or 2 point line spacing.
Create your heading. This is the section at the top of your resume which gives your contact information including your name, address, email, and phone number.
Decide on a layout. There are three general formats for creating a resume: chronological, functional, or combination.