A resume is a quick way for a you to introduce yourself to a potential employer, overviewing your skills, abilities and accomplishments on one page. Employers use resumes as a way to quickly screen potential applicants, selecting only the individuals they feel are right for the position, so making sure your resume is in excellent shape is of utmost importance.

The more confident you are in exactly what you want to do in the industry, the more tailored your resume should become to that role.

Your resume should be a work-in-progress at all times — a solid draft on stand by, ready to be tweaked depending upon where you're applying. That's especially true when it comes to renowned fashion houses, known for their distinct styles and the message they want to convey to the world through the men and women wearing their clothes.

When you craft your resume (and cover letter!) for a fashion job, take key terms from a job posting and make sure you include these your skills on your resume. You wouldn't boast the same skill set or personality traits for sleek-and-chic Saint Laurent as you would cool-and-classic Chanel, after all. Serve companies back up what they are asking for.

This section will show you how.