What to put on a one-page resume & cover letter [finance]

Hey guys,

I am currently going into my second year of university and have been endlessly seeking the methods of creating a perfect resume that suites my current position of being a student with minimal experience but with a flaming passion for finance, more specifically, trading. I am conflicted with what to put on a one-page resume and cover letter as I want to express that I have this passion and have been practicing by using platforms, taking a securities course, and continuously read about/keep up with the finance world. I am also involved in my school's investment clubs, finance clubs, capital market clubs, etcc.. i am even attempting to teach myself how to use the Bloomberg terminal [if that helps] but it still feels like it's not enough. Can anyone help me?

Thanks.

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