Presentation & Proofing
Make sure to follow the instructions given in the job posting when applying
for a new position. Most applications and resumes are now accepted online
using a digital form or by emailing a copy of your resume. Make sure you
fill out the online form completely and upload the specified digital format
of your resume to ensure that it is transmitted, downloaded, and opened
without problem.
MS Word is widely used and will most likely be readable by the recipient. If
you are using a recent version of MS Word, it's to your benefit to save it
to a lesser version, as your recipient may not have undergone a recent
software upgrade. The Acrobat PDF file type is a well-received document
format as well.
If you are asked to mail your resume, make sure to print it on white or off
white paper and that the paper you are using is clean, crisp, and without
blemishes.