Not exact matches
Not only do complex resume designs or unusual
formats confuse most applicant tracking systems, but they also annoy recruiters who are accustomed to quickly scanning a resume for specific information they expect to find
in particular areas within the
document.
If they ask for a resume
in a
particular format (a Word
document or a PDF, for example), make sure your resume complies with that
format.
If you're thinking about how to
format a resume for a
particular company or department, one way to increase your chances of a callback is by strategically placing keywords
in a plain - text resume and including the
document directly
in the body of an email.