you can find hundreds of samples by "searching" on the net.
I had one years back that was simple, yet eye catching.
That's the key, to get the attention of the reader you submit the resume to for review.All you want it to do is get you in the door for an interview.You don't want to get into much detail about any heroics on various jobs.
here's a little hint on a set-up:
...........(centered)...Resume and Personal Profile..........................
Your Name
Address
Phone
E-mail
Fax
Employment Objective and Career Goal
here you want to generally cater these to th job you're ap[plying for.If it were in bait sales for instance:
I am looking for a career position in the fisheries industry that challenges my ability to develop and expand existing markets drawing on my experience,knowledge and energy to accomplish corporate and personal goals.
Educational background..(include all ,even seminars.with dates and degrees)
Professional background...latest jobs backwards. Give a little highlght here of responsibilies and accomplishments that would refer back to what you put as a objective and goal above.
Interests and hobbies...(be brief,but lst some that might get an "in" if relevant)
Health...(be honest)
Family Life if relevant (don't get into any negatives like divorce.
put "single..father of two boys aged 12 and 9" or something like that if you are...with no kids..or fact single..put that)
References : Professional and Personal will be supplied at your request.
Availability..."immediate"
Thank You for consideration of this inforation .I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss oportunties within your comany.
signed...
use a slightly off colored paper ..not the basic white stuff.And get stationary from an expensive suppier for the finished copy.You want to make it more eye-catching than the next guy's...so out of a plie yours gets picked up first.
GOOD LUCK