If you're totally stuck on how to even start writing your resume, try this trick for organizing your thoughts and jump-starting the process. Your resume will ultimately include 3 or 4 sections: An optional "Objective", a "Profile", a "Professional History", and a summary of "Education and Training".

Before you start writing, draw 4 columns on a piece of paper.

Make a list of what you think are the most important points about your current job. Don't try to impress anyone at this point - just be as clear as possible. This list will serve as the foundation for your job description and you can build off if it later.

Next, make a quick list of words you know you want to include. Using the right keywords in your resume can make or break your shot at getting noticed - especially as more and more companies use entirely automated systems to scan candidate submissions. Try to imagine what the boss is looking for - scan through some job postings if you're drawing a blank. The idea here is not to be creative, but to think of Family Feud-style answers. If you're a construction manager, you might want to make sure to mention project estimates, code compliance, or material acquisition. If you work in the hospitality industry, you might want to mention your experience with hosting national conventions or developing corporate guest relationships.

Once you're thinking along those lines, make a list of any industry-specific skills or technical knowledge. Are you a whiz at developing macros? Are you an AutoCAD expert? Maybe you type 70 wpm, know all about SEO, can operate a lathe, or install fiber optic cables.

And finally, make a quick set of notes about the responsibilities you want to have in your future positions. This can include things you already do - don't hold back. These can be long- and short-term goals. Maybe you want to lead a team, train interdisciplinary personnel, manage major projects, do more analytical work, or travel to conferences.

Now, pull from each of these columns as you write your job descriptions. Consider how what you've already done has prepared you for the next step in your career, and how you'll be able to use your practical experience in the future. You don't need to cram everything into the job descriptions. Once you're done with that part, you'll build a strong profile section. You can use the pieces you haven't included in your job descriptions here. You may want to group together all your technical skills and put them in the same line. You can see some sample resumes http://www.remembermyresume.com/examples.html here.

Tamara Washington is a professional resume writer with http://www.RememberMyResume.com. She loves helping people find jobs they love!