Microsoft Word has a number of preinstalled templates available to download to fit style and purpose. You can do this within the application under Office Button / File Tab - New - Templates (version 2007 and later), or you can go to the Microsoft web site to search.
To narrow the search decide whether you want to emphasize skills, or list experience chronologically (by date) - then stick to the format and be consistent. Limit to a one-page resume.
Be sure to include any experience or information specific to the job to which you are applying. If you're applying for a receptionist at a dental office, you don't need to mention that you're capable of bathing dogs or mowing lawns unless you can tie in your experience specific to the position. In this case, it is good to transfer your experience into soft skills - such as attendance, punctuality, attitude, dependability, cooperativeness, etc. Employers want people who show up, show up on time, are hardworking, cooperative, and dependable.
Be sure to list your information in fact-form, not paragraph-form. Save the paragraph form for your cover letter. Remove pronouns when possible, and use action verbs to strengthen your resume. (see pg 19 of the Job Search Handbook below).
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