Consider the following when writing your resume:

Quantifiable results.

Improvements in quality, productivity, efficiency and other performance measures, along with cost savings, are always impressive. Numbers and percentages are a powerful addition to any resume.

Record of strong and steady promotion.

No matter what your career path, if you've been regularly promoted, highlight it. Promotions communicate success and value. If you're already a top performer, the expectation is that you'll continue to be a top performer.

Project highlights.

If you work on projects, highlighting those projects can add depth and substance to your resume. Briefly explain the project, your role, and the results.

Visual presentation matters.

Print out your resume when you're "almost done" and look at its visual impact. Is the right information standing out? Is the page well-balanced? Do you see "widow lines," where the last word of a sentence or a paragraph is on a line by itself? If that happens, edit until you get it up one line. Content is king, but because your resume will be viewed by humans, it is important to make it visually pleasing and professional.

Write tight.

Be sure your sentence structure is tight and that you're not using any words that do not add value to the resume. Use clear, straightforward and specific language that will help your text jump off the page.