As documents have moved from pieces of paper to digital documents, they become easier to store, sort and handle. Many media companies maintain internal or Web-based databases of digital resumes.

A clear resume has a structure. It is designed on a grid. At the top of every resume there is a section with your name and contact information.

When it comes to selling yourself on paper, you will find that media managers are tough customers. After all, they put information on paper every day.

Understand the purpose of a resume. It is not intended to get you a job. It is meant to tell prospective employers enough about you so that they’ll look at your work sample or call you in for an interview.