In my experience, three things need to be true for a resume to be successful:

1) It must provide the information necessary for a recruiter or hiring manager to determine if you have the desired education and experience for the position.

2) It must highlight what differentiates you from other candidates with similar education and experience, so that the recruiter or hiring manager will want to talk to you.

3) You have to believe what your resume says, and be able to effectively tell the stories it outlines.

Let’s discuss each of these criteria…