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How do you put a winning resume/cv in this ere where thousands of oil workers are jostling to replace jobs they lost during the downturn.
The following tips may really help;

You need to list accomplishments using numbers. Numbers quantify accomplishments. 20% reduction, saving 2000 man-hours, completing project 2 weeks ahead of schedule, decreased average completion time by 2 days... No matter what your job, there are numbers to show your accomplishments.

Ensure you have no misspellings or major grammatical errors. If you didn't take the time to do the job of creating your CV without errors, what assurance do I have that you will do your job with more attention to detail? Get a friend or recruiter to read it and offer suggestions along these lines.

Remember that the purpose of the CV is to get an interview. Your one page needs to show your value to the reader. It does not need to be an autobiography.

Now for some "do nots:"

Do not lie or exaggerate. As I get a lot of technical CVs, I often find people listing every piece of equipment they've ever walked by. If you don't know anything more than the name or manufacturer's part number of the equipment, you really shouldn't list it.

Do not include references or the phrase "references available on request."

Do not list any "objective" as an introduction. You are submitting the document in response to a job listing, most likely, so we know your objective is to get that job.

Do not reference unprofessional email addresses. "CrackAddict@druggies.com" isn't going to get you a phone call.

GPA doesn't matter unless this is your first job, and your average was above 3.5. List your degree, school, and any honors if you're a recent graduate.

Do not reference your age, sex, religion, race, or any other such personal information.

Do not include a photo.
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