Okay, you already know how not to do it wrong. Now, here are the most recent tips on how to do it right. Follow these guidelines to create a perfect resume that stands out to recruiters.

Bullet points to make your resume great:

Start with the basics: Include contacts (your phone number and email), education, work experience, and list projects you've worked on. Students can list relevant courses, technologies and the key knowledge they've learned. Include relevant awards or honors, if applicable. Keep your resume to one page.
Your engineering resume should highlight your professional skills. Even if you're a student, list the projects you worked on during internships, your role in those projects, and the tools you used.
Include software relevant to the industry: list software you are familiar with. In addition to specialized engineering software such as SCADA, CAD, CGI, Math CAD, and MATLAB, include MS Office applications such as Excel, MS Access, or InfoPath.
Be honest: Only list skills that you can substantiate during an interview. For example, if you mention participating in a project, be prepared to discuss your role and the results.
Tailor your resume to the position: According to CareerBuilder, 60% of hiring managers look for a CV customized to the job description. You don't have to rewrite your entire resume, but remove irrelevant information and emphasize how your skills and experience meet the specific needs of your employment;
Check for spelling or grammatical errors, make sure the CV is written in competent technical English for US, Canada. In some European countries, you must translate your CV into the local language;
Save and share your resume as a PDF. This will ensure that the formatting is as you intended, even if HR opens the document on a different device. Remember, first impressions are important.