If this sounds easy, it is. And so on. The first two items in this sentence could be said about almost anyone. If employers really want your references, they'll ask. Your Information Employers really don't want to think when they're reading resumes.
Most resumes get only a few short seconds to grab the reader's attention.
Research the company's brochure, annual report and job advertisement, if any, and tailor your resume as much as possible to the position. If you have a Chronological resume, no matter how well it's written, it's still a listing of your past, and therefore not job specific or future-oriented. Your resume must be a brief advertisement. Although personal networking is the best way to get a job, having an excellent resume is another way, often just by itself, to get an interview which can lead to a job. Of course, a brief cover letter should be targeted to the hiring authority whenever possible.