Limit your resume to one page 

Use standard 8.5" by 11" QUALITY paper

Use simple, everyday words

Provide achievements in your work experience or related experience section

Spell check, grammar check and consistency check (Are your margins lined up appropriately, have you bulleted duties under each different work experience, have you used a period at the end of some phrases, etc.)

Be positive but do not exaggerate

Use action words (i.e. coordinated, produced, directed, performed, supervised) to describe experiences

Have a friend or family member read your resume for readability

Send a cover letter unless otherwise directed

Keep your margins at one inch on all four sides and your font at 11 or greater (preferably 12 point)