This document provides tips for building an effective resume, including making your name and contact information visible at the top, including an objective or summary statement, listing your education with university, major, GPA if above 3.3, and graduation date, describing work and other experiences using action verbs and being specific, and including a skills and interests section focused on relevant skills, languages, awards, and computer skills. The goal is to explain who you are, what you can offer the company, and what you are looking for in a way that is tailored to the target job position.