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| One Resume: Six Formats |
Our
sample resume "Maxine Kent" is shown below in multiple formats:
MS
Word, Ttext with Breaks, Text Without Breaks, PDF, Web
Resume, Web Portfolio |
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MS
Word
view
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How
a word-processed resume is used:
- When
mailing your resume (traditional mail)
- When faxing your resume
- During an interview
- As an email attachment (when requested)
- When requested as a preferred format
Who
needs this format? Most job seekers need a hard copy MS Word format for uploading, e-mail transfer, mailing,
faxing, and interviewing.
Additional
information: MS
Word Format |
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Text
With Breaks
Sample
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How
a text resume with breaks is used:
- Cut
and pasted into email window
Who
needs this format?
Job seekers who are
asked to submit a text resume by email.
Additional
information: ASCII
with Breaks |
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Text
with
No Breaks
Sample
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A text resume with no breaks is used for:
- Cutting
and pasting into online forms
- Creating a web resume
When
to use this format:
- When
you are directed to paste your resume into an online form
Additional
information: ASCII
with no breaks |
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PDF
(Portable Document File)
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How
a PDF resume is used:
- As
an email attachment
- As
a "universal download" on a web resume / online portfolio
Who
needs this format?
- This
format should be used only when requested
- This
format is ideal for printing, as it is compatible with all
systems and printers
Additional
information: PDF Format |
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Web
Resume /
HTML Resume
Sample
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How
a Web resume is used:
- During
an active job search
(typically used in conjunction with other formats)
- During a passive job search
- As
a networking tool
- As a proactive career marketing tool for freelancers and consultants
- To
market a solo practice
Additional
information:
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Web Portfolio |
How
a Web portfolio is used:
- During
an active job search (used with other formats)
- During a passive job search
- As
a proactive career marketing tool
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