Omit all personal data, such as height, weight, marital status, age, health, etc. Don't mention salary or wages on your resume. Do not include personal references as a part of your resume. Rather, have available at least three references on a separate sheet to be provided when asked for by an employer. Always send a neatly typed cover letter with your resume to explain why you are submitting your resume.
Visual presentation counts .
Maintain an eye-pleasing balance. Be creative without being bizarre. Once you have drafted your resume, complete the process by adding professionalism to the final format. Use a good laser printer and quality paper. Do not use a dot matrix printed resume.