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It takes about 30 seconds for an employer to look through your resume and decide whether or not to call you in for an interview. So, yours must catch their attention quickly. The first thing they will notice is if it's professional or not.

Spend the extra money for good quality paper in white, off-white, light grey or ivory in 20-50 lb. bond paper with 100% cotton fiber. Use black ink or even navy. If you're applying for a creative position you can use something more colorful. Stick with 8 ½ x 11" paper. Print on only one side and make sure the envelope matches the color and style of the paper.

Make sure your resume is short and sweet. Keep the sentences and descriptions short, but make your message more powerful. You also want the envelope to be typed instead of hand written. It will look more professional and consistent with the resume. Make sure you check the envelope for the correct spelling. Make sure you carefully proofread your resume for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Don't just count on the spell checker on your computer. Check it several times and then give it to someone else to check. You might be missing something. Have someone help you with the layout if you aren't good with graphics. Keep it very simple and clean. If you're applying for a job in a creative field you might want to get a little more creative with your graphics, but otherwise, nothing fancy.

You need to have a paper resume and an electronic one. The electronic one is for emailing and is different because it can be tagged for better keyword search. A paper resume is necessary for job fairs and interviews.

The main thing that will motivate an employer to call you from your resume is what you can do for them and how you fill a need that their company has. You want to be the solution to their problem. This means focusing on their needs and adding value to their company. Instead of just listing your job history, make it a document that is more than just a typical resume. It should also project what you will do for them in the future and how you can help their company grow and become more profitable. That is what's going to get an employer to pick up the phone and bring you in for an interview. Once you get there, it's up to you to shine and let your personality show through. But you need to get them to make the call in the first place. That's what a great resume will do for you.