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I have my resume that is a pdf file. I recently applied to a job and they had the option where you could upload your resume. It said word documents in parenthesis, but I sent my pdf resume anyway. It said it went through, but do you think that the resume might not be accepted because it's not a word document?
i figured they just asked for a word document because of file size and my resume is small. what do you think?
I have my resume that is a pdf file. I recently applied to a job and they had the option where you could upload your resume. It said word documents in parenthesis, but I sent my pdf resume anyway. It said it went through, but do you think that the resume might not be accepted because it's not a word document?
i figured they just asked for a word document because of file size and my resume is small. what do you think?
Always send resumes in a .doc format (not .pdf, not .docx)
It is simply the most commonly used format. There are still quite a few people who don't have a PDF reader installed on their computer, as it does not come standard on many basic models. Also, some interviewers want to actually type notes in your resume (write in questions they might want to ask) directly below points you made in the document. If you submit a .pdf, they cannot do that and might get frustrated. Many people don't have word/office 2007 or above (.docx), and when a .docx is automatically converted to a .doc, there can be problems with the conversion occasionally. That really only leaves .txt files, but you can't really format a .txt file to make it look good.
Anyway, that is just my opinion. I think .doc hits the largest audience when it comes to formatting.
Applicant rejected. Does not follow basic instructions.
Exactly. I wouldn't even look at the resume. If they don't even send in their resume right, there is a good chance they won't do the job right. They will also be someone "who knows better than the boss".
It may not be true, but that is what it looks like on the other side. If you can't follow basic instructions, what will you do when it comes time to do something complicated?
What program did you actually use to first create your resume?
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