You know your resume is important: it's your passport to a better job. But you may not know how to write one that gets real results.

You have just 10 seconds to make an impact on a prospective hiring manager. You need to sell your skills and experience in a way that makes employers want to know more. But how?

To get real results, you need to:

• Choose the right resume format: chronological, functional or hybrid
• Emphasize your most impressive selling points
• Paint a positive picture of your accomplishments without listing job duties
• Create a visually striking layout and design

Every choice you make in writing this document can open doors to your next opportunity.

The career experts at LiveCareer have developed the Resume Builder to assist you in this critical aspect of your job search and to get you closer to achieving your career goals.

This wizard is the fastest, easiest and most effective way to build an impressive resume.

Choose from among hundreds of resume templates and professional designs for all jobs and industries. And use our expert writing samples, tips and prompts to get started.