What resume format do recruiters generally prefer?

Chronological resume
Chronological resume This is the most common type of resume format and is generally preferred by most hiring managers. A chronological resume leads with your work history, which should list your current and previous positions in reverse chronological order.

Are plain text resumes better?

And posting your resume on an online job board usually requires plain text. Making a resume look good in plain text is challenging, but not impossible. Some mild creativity with your keyboard can make your text resume more attractive and more readable, without creating problems on the recipient’s end.

Why do recruiters want CV in Word format?

Most people prefer a Word document (. doc or . docx) due to the format being easily opened, editable and readable by ATS software, or an Applicant Tracking System. Many large companies and recruiters use ATS to automatically sift through CVs to ensure only suitable matches are sent to the hiring manager.

Which format is best for resume PDF or DOC?

Although the PDF is becoming more widely accepted, submitting your resume in a Microsoft Word format is still the safest bet. If there is any doubt at all, send a Word doc that is simple, easy to read, and specifically tailored for your career goals.

What is a plain text resume?

A plain text resume or cover letter is very simple and contains no bullets, bold, italics or lines. The content focuses less on the look of the document and more on the skills and abilities of the person applying for the job.

Why do you need a plain text resume?

There are two main reasons you need a plain text resume: when an employer requests one and when posting a resume to a job board. Companies also may require you to send your resume as plain text within the body of an email, because they have a rule for opening attachments, in case a virus is present.

What does plain text resume mean?

Do recruiters edit your resume?

Editing or “Blinding” – Some recruiters may want to make some small (or large) edits to your resume in order to clean it up or perhaps to meet some requirement the client has. Sometimes a recruiter may blind the resume of an impressive candidate and send it to a company in order to try and gain that company’s business.

Do employers prefer Word or PDF?

Most employers will accept either a Word document or PDF file, leaving the decision up to you. Although both file types have their own pros and cons, PDF is usually the better choice. Sending your resume as a PDF file will preserve the formatting and ensure that the document looks exactly the way you intended.

How should you label your resume file?

Here’s how to name your resume files and cover letter files: Use your first and last name, then, optionally, the job description, and then the document type (e.g., resume, cover letter). Separate words in the cover letter name with either a dash or an underscore. Save your resume as a PDF unless directed otherwise.

Should I submit my resume as plain text or text?

If you are posting your resume to a job board, it may also be a good idea to submit it as a plain text file. When you upload a resume to a job board, a “bot” will extract the information from your file and upload it into the job board fields.

Should I format my resume before sending to companies?

The scanners work best without formatting. Companies also may require you to send your resume as plain text within the body of an email, because they have a rule for opening attachments, in case a virus is present. If you are posting your resume to a job board, it may also be a good idea to submit it as a plain text file.

Why do some companies not accept email attachments for resumes?

For security reasons, some companies do not accept email attachments from outside of their networks. One company I worked for in the past specifically asked for resumes in plain text, and did not even open the Microsoft Word or PDF attachments even if they have been virus scanned.