Tips for Electronic Resumes
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I think this is a good idea to have your resume ready for the online environment. Because there are many details to consider in writing a resume that will be posted or transmitted on the Internet, or one that will be scanned into
computer when it is received, we suggest that you refer to the Guide to Internet Job Searching, by the way, here are some brief, general guidelines to follow if you expect your resume to be scanned into a computer.
computer when it is received, we suggest that you refer to the Guide to Internet Job Searching, by the way, here are some brief, general guidelines to follow if you expect your resume to be scanned into a computer.
- Remember that italics, underlining, and fancy scripts may not scan well
- List each telephone number on its own line in the header
- Do not use any lines, boxes, or graphics
- Keep information and elements at the left margin. Centering, columns, and even indenting may change when the resume is optically scanned
- Make sure the contrast between print and paper is good. Use a high quality laser printer and white or very light-colored 8 1⁄2-by-11-inch paper.
- Use standard fonts in which none of the letters touch.
- Mail a high-quality laser print or an excellent copy. Do not fold or use staples, as this might interfere with scanning. You still can use the paper clips
