How does a company notice your resume? Generally companies use a process of cuts determining which resumes to take a look at, when they go by hand each resume earns about 3 seconds before they are sorted into the accept of reject pile. By computer it takes about .5 milliseconds. The point is make your resume stand out.
There are two general types of resume, chronological and skills. The chronological goes in order of your education and experience to paint a picture. There is also reverse chronological, which you guessed it, goes back in time. A skills resume highlights the aspects of your experience most related to the job you're applying for, the type to use depends on the position you're after.
The important thing to remember is that although conventions for writing resumes are very important -spelling, format, etc... Write to your audience, looking to be hired as a creative consultant? Put your personal flair on a resume. Applying to be a lawyer? Keep the resume by the book and beef up the accomplishments.
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