Developing a resume is the first step in any successful job search. The average resume is written out of necessity. Everyone knows you have to have one to get a job.

Your resume is like your personal movie trailer. You want your resume to capture your employer's interest, so they'll want to learn more about you.

An effective resume will quickly highlight who you are, where you can be reached, and information about your most recent educational or training experiences. To make writing your resume as painless as possible, assemble the following information before you begin:
·Personal information such as name, address, phone, and e-mail address
·Current job objective
·Education and training
·Work experience, including duties and dates of employment
·Accomplishments (particularly as they relate to work experience)
·Specific skills and abilities
·Information about software knowledge or machinery you can operate
·References if possible.
對于應屆畢業生來說，將自己所獲獎項及所發表過的作品列舉一二，可以從另一方面證實自己的工作能力和取得的成績。書寫上獎學金應該一項一行。

Writing a resume applies some strict rules. You should be clear and concise, 1-2 pages should be the maximum. Be honest about your experience and goals (but present them in the best possible light). Stress what you can do and what you've learned. Be neat---no typos, smudges, etc. Don't forget to include volunteer work, work and school awards and honors, notable skills---that your employers are interested in all of these. Make the most of your experience. Be proud of what you've done in the past. This helps make a positive impression.

在時間排列順序上應遵循由后至前這一規則，即從當前的工作崗位寫起，直至求職者的第一個工作崗位為止。求職者要將所服務單位的名稱，自身的職位、技能寫清楚。把社會工作細節放在工作經歷中，這樣會填補工作經驗少的缺陷，例如，你在做團支書、學生會主席等社會工作時組織過什么活動，聯系過什么事，參與過什么都可以一一羅列。而作為大學生，雇主通常并不指望你在暑期工作期間會有什么驚天動地的成就。當然如果你有就更好了。

Last but not least, do remember to proofread it! We can't over-emphasize the need to proofread your resume--and better yet, have someone else proofread it for you, Give them to your English teacher or guidance counselor and have them look it over. Two sets of eyes are better than one--your proofreader may catch mistakes that you missed, but an employer won't miss. Resumes with grammar mistakes, misspellings or uneven margins often get tossed.
簡歷完成后一定要請人校對！可以請你的英語老師或者輔導員幫忙，他們可能會指出簡歷中的錯誤。簡歷中的任何語法、拼寫錯誤或者留白處參差不齊都會給雇主留下糟糕的印象，說不定隨時都有可能被扔進垃圾桶！

（改編自：國際在線 英語點津 Annabel 編輯）