Resume Paper - Continued

Page 2 of 2    Back

Don't fold your resume since the creases make it harder to scan. It is much better to invest in flat, 9 x 12 envelopes and an extra two bits of postage to make a good first impression. Laser print and copier toner tend to crack off the page when creased, making the letters on the fold line less than solid, which a scanner could easily misinterpret. Staple holes can cause pages to stick together, so never put a staple in a resume you know will be scanned.

Now that you know all the secrets for designing a resume that will pass the scannability test, let's look at some Sample Resumes that scanned well.

• Understanding the Technology
• Resume Keywords
• Your Name in a Resume
• Your Address in a Resume
• Resume Fonts and Bullets
• Format
• Paper
• Sample Resume