Can you please provide help with typing a resume?

There are a variety of ways to type resumes. Many
companies on-line will help for a fee. I have found, however, that the simpler it is for
a prospective employer to find a summary of your credentials, the longer it will remain
on his/her desk. Avoid something wordy or a resume that goes on to a second
page--especially in this job market when seeking employment is so
competitive.

In writing my own resume, first I use a
standard font: Times, Times New Roman or Verdana, font size 12, nothing fancy or cute; I
single space the document. I list the following things centered at
the top of the page: my name (bolded only here) on the first line; my street address on
the second; my city, state and zip on the third line; and on the fourth line, I have my
home telephone number as well as my cell phone number--(these two things I separate with
a semicolon; they're still on the same line); and finally, on the last line, I type my
email address.

Double space then next, list your education
(under Education) with each underlined and bolded. One line is given for each section:
name of high school, city, state; dates attended, if necessary; next line, junior
college and/or college, with same information as listed above; if no college, list any
vocational training—in this case, I'd probably list my major, then
double-space.

Next, list employment history (under
Professional Experience). The most recent company (bolded and underlined only) comes
first, moving backwards. Give the name of the company, city, and state. Below use
bullets and active verbs. For example, list primary
responsibilities, using words like "organized," "compiled," etc. No "I did…" or "I
worked..." Leave off minor things, e.g., answering phones, unless you were responsible
for coordinating calls/calendars for a large group, such as for a resume for an
administrative position. If in sales, list major
responsibilities. For teaching, list the primary responsibilities—list things that a
prospective employer does not take for granted; include things that
make your resume stand out.

Beneath
these, have another section for training in computer-based software applications, etc.
If you have room, list Professional Training or Recognition for any special training you
have that would make you more valuable: being bilingual, having taken special classes
that support your career goals, etc.

The last thing I list
on my resume addresses references. Usually I write "References are available upon
request."

If you mail in a resume, send it along with a
cover letter. Make sure on both items that spacing is even, and
that there are NO typos whatsoever. Have several people
read it over for you; perhaps they can offer additional insights. Here are the headings
that follow my personal information at the top of my resume:
Education; Professional Experience; Hardware and Software Experience; Skills and
Additional Training. Each is bolded, underlined, and written in small caps. This last
section is a catch-all where I can list anything that works in my favor that I may not
logically have been able to include
elsewhere.

Additionally, if you get an interview, send
along a thank you letter, not an email, for the time that person took to meet with you
(unless otherwise directed). Avoid
casual language, including slang, as well as contractions if possible.
Rewrite every piece you produce (more
than once!!) to make them sharp, focused. They represent you when you are not there to
do so. Hope this helps. See links below!!