Very important information when sending resumes via the internet!
January 6, 2011 Leave a Comment
Creating an ASCII or plain-text resume
Abridged: International Business Times
CONCORD, NH — As soon as your resume is current. Save a copy of it in plain text format and left align all the text. Save a copy for your records before uploading it to the job boards and career sites of your choice. Don’t worry if it looks too raw, it’s supposed to look that way.
Why do you need a text resume? Many online resume banks require you to submit your resume in ASCII or in plain-text format. Many companies that allow you to submit your resume via email also require this plain text format. These companies request that your resume be sent not as an attachment, but rather as part of your email message.
Whether you create a basic list of skills or a three page resume with full disclosure, the secret to a successful online resume is less about design and more about keyword-richness and an easy to scan layout. Make the best of a non-formatted resume by using capital letters for headers and dashes or asterisks for bullets to help with readability.
