What format do you send your resume in?

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: SurgicalShark
Most companies have automatic resume readers which means they convert your resume from email/website submission directly into their database with manual intervention.

My educated guess is PDF conversion may not always go smooth as much as Word, as PDF files are formatted different. So in my opinion, it is always the best idea to send resume in Word or Txt format.

And, as somebody mentioned it takes long time to open Acrobat Reader and I would say there are more people with Word than Adobe Reader.

to that point, any company that doesn't run word is not one you want to work for.

one should assume one can open a word document. It runs the word processing arena outside of the legal community.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: SurgicalShark
Most companies have automatic resume readers which means they convert your resume from email/website submission directly into their database with manual intervention.

My educated guess is PDF conversion may not always go smooth as much as Word, as PDF files are formatted different. So in my opinion, it is always the best idea to send resume in Word or Txt format.

And, as somebody mentioned it takes long time to open Acrobat Reader and I would say there are more people with Word than Adobe Reader.

no, it's the other way around.

 

[Schadenfreude]

I've just sent in a bunch of resumes, and it sounds like a lot of them want it as a word document. Of course, if you're applying for a tech job, the tech-goblins sitting higher up ont he ladder might want it in an arcane, obscure format to test your "skillz'. 😛

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: AdamSnow
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I would advise against that as resumes are still better read/passed around/reviewed as a hard document.

But then again I'm old school and feel that your resume is your 1 minute calling card and a means to get attention.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: SurgicalShark
Most companies have automatic resume readers which means they convert your resume from email/website submission directly into their database with manual intervention.

My educated guess is PDF conversion may not always go smooth as much as Word, as PDF files are formatted different. So in my opinion, it is always the best idea to send resume in Word or Txt format.

And, as somebody mentioned it takes long time to open Acrobat Reader and I would say there are more people with Word than Adobe Reader.

to that point, any company that doesn't run word is not one you want to work for.

one should assume one can open a word document. It runs the word processing arena outside of the legal community.

Not necessarily. I've seen companies require WordPerfect format before... just to filter out the initial group of people who didn't bother. Those that submitted in WordPerfect and PDF got bonus points. 🙂

 

[jamesbond007]

PDF since I apply some formatting in my Word Document that doesn't always get handled so nicely in older versions of Office. PDF, on the other hand, created by 7.0 Pro gets viewed just fine by 5.0 and above, at least that's the lowest version I've tested it on. If a company is running anything older, then I don't want to work for their IT department anyways, as far as I'm concerned. 😉

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: AdamSnow
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:thumbsup:

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Not necessarily. I've seen companies require WordPerfect format before... just to filter out the initial group of people who didn't bother. Those that submitted in WordPerfect and PDF got bonus points. 🙂

And why I always send mine in rich text as well. It's pretty much portable to anything.
🙂

If your resume can't be put into rich text IMHO, you went way overboard on the formatting.

I mean anything can read rich text.

IMHO if you have more than 4 styles in your resume something is wrong. It is a clear cut document following well defined rules. Don't follow those rules and fail.

Just like a business letter. One must follow the format.

 

[doze]

I have been putting my resume the body of the email below the cover letter, and attaching it as a Word file. Also remember to bring a printed copy to your interview.

 

[UglyCasanova]

I :heart: PDF. It is more professional and guarantees that whatever you see on your screen is the exact same thing they are seeing, regardless or what type of machine they are on and what version they are using.

 

[HN]

in the past i've attached .doc and also formatted into plain text.

but this pdf idea might be something i'll consider if i move onto another job.

 

[PELarson]

Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Seems like such an easy question, but I am just curious to see what the general consensus is... Do you attach it as a .doc? Do you copy and paste it into your email? I am always nervous that any attachments might get excluded or go unopened when sending in a resume... I don't think I have ever seen an ad mention what format to send it in, and I have never been hired by emailing someone my resume, so I am not really sure what the correct method is.

Thanks!
Dave

Either binary, octal, or crayola!

 

[Conky]

It doesn't matter as long as you use comic sans font. :thumbsup:

 

[saahmed]

I have been told to attach it as a .doc but also paste it into the email. You state in the email that you have done both.

 

[Injury]

I provide a link to a page on my site where I have multiple versions for download.

It also prevents the email from getting sent to spam folders.

 

[SokaMoka]

What format ?

I usually send my Resume in a "You better fvking hire me or else!" format !!

 

[j00fek]

Originally posted by: Sqube
Word document.

:thumbsup: