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When I read a resume, one of the first things I want to see is the person's accomplishments. Anyone can go to school for training, anyone can show up for a job--- but what did you do or what do you do that makes you special and better than anyone else for the position.
Remember, you need to attract the attention of the person reading your resume. For the last job I posted on monster.com, I received over 150 resumes. Needless to say, I didn't read every one completely. I looked for key things that caught my attention. Your resume should be tailored for each individual response to a job offer easy to do with word processors. A goal is important as long as it isn't too lofty or unrealistic. "I want to work my way up to the president of the company" may be realistic to you but to the person who reads your resume the fist time, it isn't. Consider what may be the next logical step for this position (managing your peers or teamleader) or state that you want to learn this position as well as how it interfaces with the surrounding positions so the company can decide what the next best step is.
Some personal data is nice but we really don't want to know you were the spelling bee champion in 5th grade. Focus on more recent personal interests to show that you can function outside of work.
Lastly, do include any education formal or otherwise as well as some recent work history. Unless your as old as I am, you should be able to keep it all on one page.
Hope this helps....
Good luck!
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