There are many misconceptions to writing a good resume. There are some experts that would advise a one page resume, others that would advise 2, 3, or 4 pages. The key element to remember when creating a resume is the following:

Your resume will be your first impression to the prospective employer, so you want to ensure that you have a clear, concise, user friendly resume that includes all relevant information.

Here is a template that may be useful in creating a resume. You must remember that your resume should not leave any guesswork for the individual reading your resume.

SAMPLE RESUME

Tom Jones
111 Trail Road
Toronto, ON
555-5555

Objective:
To find a challenging position as……. (State what it is that you are seeking)

Highlights:
(Bullet some of your key strengths so they stand out to the employer)
- Excellent communicator
- 5 years sales experience
- Ability to……
- Expert in……

Employment History:
(Always include a brief description of the company you worked for, exact employment dates, job title and responsibilities at each specific job)

ABC Company January 2002 - Present
Sales Representative
Toronto, ON

ABC Company is a leading manufacturer of widgets and has 4 locations across Ontario.

Responsibilities include the following:
- Development of new accounts
- Travel to various clients
- Sales presentations

REPEAT PROCESS FOR EACH EMPLOYER

Education:
(List your educational background)

Certificates or Training:
(List any certificates or relevant training that you have had)

References
Available Upon Request
(Closing point of the resume)