One of the challenges facing recent graduates, or those looking for a new job, is writing an eye-catching resume that encapsulates and unveils their qualifications and accomplishments to potential employers. Several factors contribute to this challenge, such as the explosive rate of unemployment for recent graduates, increases in graduation rates, and the emergence of new curricula, the new technologies, and a weak resume. If applicant is unique, his or her resume should reflect this uniqueness. An effective resume should tell a story about applicant qualifications and prior experience for a job. This paper explains what a good resume should look like and how it can open the door for the applicant to be interviewed as well as reducing the stress that comes with the job hunt. The authors have over fifty years of experience interviewing in areas of business, education, and government.