Heading - Contact information; name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address. Do not write "Resume".

Objective (optional, but highly recommended) - Objective states interest in a specific position. Make sure your objective is short and to the point. Avoid the term "entry level" because it immediately connotes a lack of experience. Avoid mentioning "seeking high salary" or "quality benefits".

Summary - The Summary is a general overview of your strengths, experience, skills and abilities - a snapshot of your resume and professional personality designed to capture the reader's attention. While the Objective provides a focus for a particular job, the Summary leaves a door open for alternate positions within the same organization.

Education - List of college and professional degrees. Name of school attended, major, minor, (anticipated) graduation date, GPA (if greater than 3.5), awards. Not necessary to list high school.

Work/Professional Experience - Information about paid/unpaid, full-time, part-time and internship positions you have had over the past 10 years. Include: job title, name and location of past/present employer(s), dates of employment, and your most important job duties and accomplishments. Include specific numbers/percentages/statistics where appropriate.

Skills - List computer skills, foreign languages, and other applicable qualifications.

Activities (optional) - List extracurricular and volunteer activities.

References (optional) - *References available upon request* Provide a separate document with at least 3 references. Include past supervisors, professors, community/religious leaders, former co-workers, friends. Freelancers should include past clients.

Check out this listing of action words to include in your resume:

Resume Action Words

Check out these links for additional resume advice:

Monster - Resume Center
HotJobs - Resume Writing

Career Journal (Wall Street Journal) - Resumes
Resume-Resource.com

JobStar Central - Resumes

Rockport Institute - Resumes

Riley Guide - Resumes