Some resumé experts think an objective is key because it focuses the entire document. Others find it unnecessary, since you will be stating your objective in a cover letter. Space shortage may make the decision for you. But even if you don't include an objective, you've got to have one -- at least in your own mind.  Click here for more useful resume writing tips or here to see samples.

Start with a summary of your skills and experience. It might be in the form of a sentence or two, or it might be a bulleted list. This is where you need to grab the attention of the resumé screener, who probably has a stack of other resumés to read that day. If you are responding to an advertisement, pick up key words from there. Don't forget to highlight your computer skills, particularly if you are an older worker. If you feel like you need more, we at  PC Professor can help!  Click here for more useful resume writing tipsor here to see samples .

No matter what format you use, a dry listing of your job responsibilities is a sure way to bore the person who screens your resumé. Instead, take a hard look at specific things you have done and turn them into advertisements that show a potential employer how you can be of service.  

Your resumé is not the place to be modest or shy -- promote yourself! If you lack experience, try listing some of your unpaid accomplishments. You don't have to mention that you did it for free. Click here for more useful resume writing tips or here to see samples.

Put this at the bottom if it's ancient history, perhaps leaving out the year of graduation if it is prehistoric.  Don't forget ongoing training programs that your current and previous employers have provided as well as any PC Professor classes you may have taken.  Click here for more useful resume writing tips or here to see samples.