1. Resume Writing

2. Essential Elements Header Education Experience Awards/Accomplishments
Skills

3. Header
Very first thing an employer will see so make sure it is neat, tidy, and error free
Name and contact information
Mailing address
Phone number
address (one that sounds professional)
Consider including information directing them to your website or LinkedIn account, if you have one

4. Education
Information about high school will not be relevant within 2 or 3 years of graduation. Information about your college or trade school will make graduation assumed.
Keep it simple and to the point. Major and minor. Degree earned. Etc.

5. Experience Probably the most important section
Keep it chronological. Gaps look suspicious unless explained.
Employers want the relevant history. Consider splitting into “Relevant Experience” and “Additional Experience” if necessary.
Focus on accomplishments instead of responsibilities

6. Experience Bullets on responsibilities
Coordinated artist press releases
Managed customer mailing list
Handled photo and press releases to media outlets
Assisted in radio copywriting
Performed various other duties as assigned

7. Experience Bullets on accomplishments
Coordinated 8 artist press releases that contributed to an increase in annual sales by 14%
Compiled and maintained a mailing list of 12,000 customers, the art center’s largest ever
Organized photo and press releases to CNS Television and Yorkville Daily News
Collaborated on a team of 3 editors on the copywriting of promotional radio commercials for 16 events

8. Experience Be specific Quantify whenever possible
Consider a section for non-work experience, especially “Volunteer Work”
Don’t use cliché buzzwords (“team player”, “thinks outside the box”, “proactive”, etc.)

9. Skills and Awards
Highlight skills and accomplishments that are relevant to the position.
Keep it short!

10. Important to remember Proofread!
Many recruiters will toss your résumé away for a single typo. They figure that they have so many résumés to go through, why waste time on someone with poor communication skills?
Be consistent

11. Things to avoid
Anything too personal, especially if it could place them in a position of being accused of discrimination.
An objective statement
"references are available upon request." 
Salary history

12. Cover Letter
If you’re applying for jobs without including a compelling cover letter—customized to the specific opportunity—you’re missing out on one of the most effective ways to grab an employer’s attention. A cover letter is your opportunity to make a compelling case for yourself as a candidate, totally aside from what’s in your resume.