Aim for a clean, uncluttered look. Put the most important information near the top where it will be easy to find. Choose a font that is easy to read and be sure to leave plenty of white space. Limit yourself to one page if possible, unless you need to cover a great deal of relevant experience. Either print each copy on good paper with a laser printer or use an offset printing service.
Photocopies degrade quickly.
G ood organization is vital in making a solid first impression. Think hard about your reader here. Label each section clearly. Put work experience in one category and education in another. Cover work first, since it will mean more to most employers than what college you attended or what you studied.