This document provides guidelines for creating an effective resume, including the purpose and core components of a resume. The main points are: - A resume should provide a summary of skills, knowledge and accomplishments to advertise yourself for a job. Its purpose is to get an interview, not the job itself. - The core components of a resume are a header with contact information, an objective, education history, work experience, skills, honors and references. - Resumes should be clear, concise, easy to read and free of personal details. Fonts should be professional and content should be error-free. The goal is for the resume to look inviting and land an interview.