Anyway, resume - this is your "calling card", drawing on his need to work thoroughly. The first condition for a successful resume - clear language and competent presentation of information.
Information in the summary is usually served in a tabular form. Data on education and work experience in reverse order. From last place to first work. Mention your skills and interests. All the facts you need to, as it were strung on a common thread. It is advisable to resume fit on the page, the maximum size - 2 pages.
To get to the interview, your resume should impress. Consider how best to formulate information about yourself. Avoid standard phrases, cliches and routine. Unfortunately, only superficially glossed document will not help. And most likely, it will scare even the employer.
Also, there is a rule of the relationship between information within the resume. For beginners, it is 80% education / 20% of personal data. For those who have work experience - 60% experience / education 30% / 10% interest. On the third page resume can present their projects. You can send and 4-page summary and attach the first sheet with photo and contact details.
The cover letter to get to the interview, the employer's interest need suggestions for improvement of the company. Come to the interview with the knowledge of what and how you would like to do.
So you got a job interview, your resume should fit the requirements of the vacancy. Sometimes you can convince an employer in your cover letter that you have a very strong motivation and you will cope with this work. But in reality it goes far more prosaic.