Not exact matches
«There are multiple problems with using an unacceptable file type for your
resume, including that the file may
not open properly on a hiring manager's computer, the text within the file may be difficult to read, or the file will
not be «
scannable» by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
If you are confused by the many different types of
resumes required for an internet job search — email
resumes,
scannable resumes, keyword
resumes, text
resumes, ASCII
resumes, PDF
resumes, Word
resumes, and traditional
resumes — you definitely aren't alone!
In addition to being cost - effective (you won't need to purchase a
scannable version of your
resume), Pat's multifunctional formats take the guesswork out of deciding which
resume format should be used for a given situation.
I take care of the complicated matters that leave you hopeless,
not even knowing where to begin: correct font to use, most appropriate professional
resume format, best
resume designs, proper
resume layout, functional
resume or chronological
resume, objective or none, 1 page or 2, template or free form, printed or
scannable, left or right justification, sections to use, titles that fit, and so many more advanced nuances!
If you ramble or don't provide information in a
scannable format, your
resume will be sent to the trash bin without hesitation.
But don't trash your
scannable resume just yet.
There is one negative with sending your
resume in PDF, it can't be sent directly from email into a keyword -
scannable database, unless it is physically scanned into the database.
Scannable resumes are
not attractive to the human eye, but this simple formatting is necessary if your
resumes will be scanned.
Yet once you are reasonably happy with the verbiage, content and format, and you know it is an up - to - date and
scannable resume, you should
not waste any further time.