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Types of Resumes

There are several types of resume formats to consider when applying for jobs, each with their own advantages and disadvantages for electronic submission. A print resume created in Microsoft Word is the most visually appealing but may appear inconsistent across computers. A PDF resume looks identical across systems, maintains formatting, and is virus-proof. A text resume has no formatting but is useful for keyword searches. A web resume published online demonstrates design skills and can be found through search engines.

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Types of Resumes

There are several types of resume formats to consider when applying for jobs, each with their own advantages and disadvantages for electronic submission. A print resume created in Microsoft Word is the most visually appealing but may appear inconsistent across computers. A PDF resume looks identical across systems, maintains formatting, and is virus-proof. A text resume has no formatting but is useful for keyword searches. A web resume published online demonstrates design skills and can be found through search engines.

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Types of Resumes

When deciding what type of resume to create, you need to consider how you will be delivering
the resume to the potential employer. If the resume will be submitted via an electronic method
versus the traditional paper resume mailed directly to the potential employer, there are factors to
be considered.

Print Resume – created using word-processing software (preferably Microsoft Word). This is the
most visually appealing format; however, formatting may appear inconsistent from one computer
to another. Common delivery methods are postal mail, faxing, hand delivery and email
attachment.

Portable Document Format (PDF) Resume – looks virtually identical to the print resume, and
keeps the formatting intact from computer to computer. This type is totally compatible across
computer systems and is completely invulnerable to viruses. Creating a PDF requires special
software (Adobe Acrobat is most common) which is free to download. Microsoft Word 2010
allows you to save a document as a PDF by choosing this option in the Save menu. You can’t
change a PDF once it is created, so the PDF conversion should take place after you are satisfied
with your final resume. PDF resumes are more difficult for employers to perform keyword
searches on unless special software is used. (.pdf file extension)

Scannable Resume – basically a Print Resume that an employer turns into an electronic resume
by scanning it into a program that allows it to be searched by keywords. This type is being used
less frequently by employers because it is more labor intensive.

Text Resume (also known as ASCII Text Resume) – preferred format for submitting resumes
electronically. This resume is not visually appealing because it has virtually no formatting. It is
most useful for keyword searchable databases. It is not vulnerable to viruses and is compatible
with all computer programs. Common delivery methods are posting on job boards or employer
websites and email attachment or pasting into the body of the email. (.txt file extension)

Web Resume (HTML Resume) – published on the web for immediate access by employers. This
resume can be expanded into a web portfolio with links to sample work. Potential employers can
find this resume by using Google or other search engines. This format demonstrates your design
skills. You need a place to publish this resume. Some web sites offer free web space hosting or
you can check with your internet service provider. (.html or .htm file extension)

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