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When it comes to writing a good resume, everyone’s got an opinion on what counts. In its simplest form, a resume is nothing more than a tool used to get your qualifications out there to prospective employers. Of course, it can be difficult to distill all your life experiences onto one (or max 2) pages. Remember to use a cover letter to add more information about your qualifications.

Tailor your resume to the job that is listed, do not use a generic “one-size-fits-all” type of structure. If you’re fresh out of college, your education section will probably be larger than your experience section. As you develop more expertise in your business endeavors, they will become more of a point of emphasis and your education section, while still important, may become a smaller portion of your resume. To be professional, always make sure to include a cover letter(see the next section) and thank the employers for their consideration.

If you want our feedback on a resume, feel free to post it in the forums. Make sure not to include your personal information or email address to avoid someone sending you spam! Here are some helpful websites to get your started:

Excellent guide on how to write a resume from Virginia Tech (including samples):
http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/Resumes/Resume1.htm

Resume writing Wiki:
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Resume

Public Library guide to writing a resume:
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

RPI's resume guide:
http://www.rpi.edu/web/writingcenter/resume.html

Purdue Univeristy Online Writing Lab Resume Workshop:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResumeW/index.html

Ten resume mistakes from Monster.com:
http://content.monster.com/articles/3475/16525/1/home.aspx