Electronic (Scannable) Resumes

RECRUITERS RECOMMEND YOU DEVELOP A SECOND RESUME FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION!

Why do I need to develop one?
An electronic resume allows you to send your resume via email or the Internet. This allows you to respond to job postings all over the world. If you've put your resume together with a word processing package and saved it on your disk drive or hard drive, it's already in an electronic format. However, that format may not be useful or accessible when sent electronically.

If you plan to use on-line resume distribution systems or if you plan to send your resume to companies electronically, follow the guidelines suggested by the on-line service!

What should you do?
You will need to develop your resume in plain text format. This format is universally accessible electronically. Here's a recommended procedure:

  • Develop your resume normally, using a standard word processing application.
  • Use simple typefaces: Times Roman, New Century Schoolbook, Helvetica, and Palatino.
  • Plain text formatting is very basic. Do not use bullets, bold facing, underlining, italics or graphics. These are not recognized in plain text format. Use asterisks or plus symbols or capital letters to achieve these effects.
  • Set your margins at 0 and 65 if your application permits you to.
  • Maximize the use of industry jargon and keywords (see attached lists by functional area).

You may also be able to attach a resume to an email. If this is an option, you can use your regular resume.


BCC-UGH, Keyword List

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