The document provides guidance on creating an effective resume, including the six key topics that should be included: objectives, accomplishments, work history, skills, education, and references. It recommends using a professional font between 11-12pt, brief bullet points, and bold headings to structure the two-page resume. The resume should be tailored for each position and focus on recent and relevant qualifications, duties, and paid or unpaid work experience, while avoiding personal information or exaggerations. Peer reviewers should check that the resume is balanced, conveys the applicant in 20 seconds, and has proper spelling, grammar, objective, and past tense usage.