Prepare a chronological resume; start with your most recent position and continue in reverse chronological order

Describe the type of industry and size of your former employers (if the company might be unknown to the reader, provide a brief explanation so that the relevancy of your experience will not be overlooked)

Describe what you did 90% of the time, not 10% of the time; don't overlook the basics

Explain special projects if they were substantial, i.e. large project engineering, systems/computer conversion, etc.

One page is good, two pages are fine; try not to go over two pages

Someone with more than ten years of experience often should have a two page resume

Don't try to putting too much information on a page; be sure to leave plenty of "white space" and make your resume easy to read

Leave out all personal information, i.e. marital status, children, your age, etc. (exceptions may include professional organizations, career-related volunteer organizations, and extra-curricular activities for recent college graduates)