Learning To Live With The Not So Pretty Text Resume

So many jobs opening now require you to send your resume in text format. It frustrates me because text format makes your resume look so disorganized.

But I have found that once you get over your frustrations and try to work with its limitations you can still make it a viable for you.

Certainly you have to eliminate all indents and bullets. That is basic. Here are some other tips I found on a web site called CV Tips http://www.cvtips.com/job_seekers_advice.html


Text Resume Tips :

Use capital letters instead of bold fonts.

Use the * symbol instead of bullet points.

Avoid using curly brackets - use single or double quotes instead.

Omit all hard returns. This has to be done throughout your entire Resume. Do not use hard returns in the middle of a paragraph. This means do not press the enter key unless you have finished typing the paragraph. To help you with you this, choose the menu format and the option 'word wrap'.

Send the resume by email to yourself before sending it to a potential employer. That way you can see how the email software will display it and you'll have the chance to improve any mistakes