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I read a lot of resumes and do my fair share of interviewing and hiring. Cynthetiq gave some great tips. Proofread the entire thing and make sure there are no typos. Even one little typo screams, " I have poor attention to detail." Make it look professional. Don't scratch words out and correct/update it with a pen.
Regarding the interview: sit up straight, make frequent and steady eye contact, don't zone out, be confident with your answers, don't act nervous or say that you're nervous. An interview is just a conversation and if you think of it that way, you'll have a better shot at staying calm. Don't say anything insulting or negative. Don't make jokes. Be amiable but serious.
A thank you letter to the interviewer is a nice touch and it will give the interviewer the impression that you're serious about the job and respected the time they took to interview you.
Best of luck on the job hunt!
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