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a scannable Resume
A growing
number of employers are using resume scanning systems to read,
access, and store resume information. Resumes are optically scanned
into the computer as images.
The
computer reads the resume and creates a database of the
relevant education, experience, skills, and achievements by using key
words.
Employers are then able to search by
keywords for the resumes they want. When done right,
your well-written, well-prepared resume will contain all of the
necessary keywords to attract attention.
You are most likely to encounter this
trend when applying to large organizations. You may want to ask
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It is easy
to prepare an effective scannable resume, and in fact, many of these
considerations should already be incorporated into your resume. |
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Follow
these guidelines for format and content to make the perfect
scannable resume:
- Use standard serif and sans serif
fonts (Helvetica or Arial).
- Avoid ornate fonts and fonts where
the characters touch. Font size is also important.
- Use sizes between 10 points and 14
points.
- Italics and underlining cause
problems for the scanner, especially if combined.
- Use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS for
emphasis.
- Vertical or horizontal lines
should be used sparingly. When used, leave at least a quarter of an
inch of space around the line.
- Avoid graphics and signs, shading
or shadowing.
- Do not compress or expand the
space between letters or lines.
- Do not double space within
sections.
- The resume you submit should be an
original.
- It should be printed on one side
only, with a laser printer on white or light-colored 8 1/2 x 11 inch
paper.
- Resumes which have been folded,
stapled, or otherwise mutilated will not scan well.
- Scanners do not read faxed
resumes. If you have to fax your resume, send a second hard copy in
the mail.
- Always place your name as the
first item at the top of the page since the scanner assumes that
whatever is at the top is the applicant's name.
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Sources: Wikipedia, FCIC and other public sources.
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