But not all filetypes or methods are created equalread on to see the potential pitfalls your resume faces.
What Sets Your Resume Apart?
Maybe your filetype doesnt open.
On the other hand, the majority of resumes submitted fall into this category.
What can you do to stand apart from the dross and land that new job?
What Are Employers Looking For?
Your aim is to be as close to this person as you’ve got the option to.
Is it entry level?
Is it an experienced position?
Does it require a degree?
Does it require skills you have?
Is your work experience relevant?
If you are under or even over qualified, youre probably not going to get that callback.
With that in mind, heres a list of things to keep in mind when writing your resume.
Here’s a list of the filetypes that can give you trouble when sending resumes.
Only more current versions of Microsoft word (or OpenOffice, etc.)
Some employers are prepared, while many others arent.
Use generic fonts, like Arial, Times New Roman, Georgia, Tahoma, etc.
So much for open standards!
However, this doesn’t change the fact that ODT is not yet universal enough to be safely used.
JPG images are also not ideal if you plan to ever re-use or upgrade your information.
It may make you stand outbut it could also make you look unprofessional or foolish.
Keep in mind where youre applying to before planning any sort of strange gimmick to present your resume.
Open Office can export to PDF, as can Adobe Illustrator.
Open Office and Microsoft word can save any text file as a DOC File.
In short, no single way is really going to guarantee you a job, or even a callback.
Keep wary of font defaults and formatting problems, and keep sending out those resumes.
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