From the course: Writing a Resume
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Resume formats and layouts
From the course: Writing a Resume
Resume formats and layouts
- When you first think about formatting your resume, you probably wonder "Why does it matter at all?" Most people think that as long as the information is there, they should have complete creative control over what the resume looks like. And you would almost be correct. Resume formatting is important for a number of reasons. Many companies use an online system for processing resumes. The ATS, or applicant tracking system, searches for keywords, doesn't work well with shaded areas on a resume, and doesn't recognize certain types of layouts. Colors, odd-shaped bullet points, columns, shaded areas, and strange fonts prevent the scanning program from doing its job. And while these systems have become much smarter and are vastly improved from a few years ago, I wouldn't take any chances. Keep in mind, this video focuses on traditional resumes and not creative or technical resumes, so where on the resume you place information…
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