Due to evolving online screening technology, employers may request or accept resumes in any one of the three versions below:

• Core/Standard - This version is fully formatted with visual appeal, including features such as bold, bullets, italics and underlining. Paper version used for in-person delivery such as interviews or referrals.
  Save as "yourname.doc."
• Scannable - This is a stripped-down version of core resume (no italics or underlining) for optical scanning into resume databases. Use standard business fonts like Times New Roman or Arial. For paper submittals (career days, mailing, or faxing), print on bright white paper. Save as "yournamescannable.doc". May also be used as a Word document e-mail attachment.
• Plain Text (ASCII) - This is a non-formatted version for pasting into employer web portals or applicant tracking systems, or into the body of an e-mail message. (Some employers do not accept email attachments. We recommend attaching your Word document version and pasting your text version to guarantee they receive the version they need).
  Follow the directions below:
  • Create your plain text resume using "Notepad" and save in Word as a text document, "yournameresume.txt."
  • Use Courier or Arial font.
  • Left justify and do not use tabs.
  • Stay within 65 character spaces per line.
  • Use asterisks instead of bullets.
  • Include a key word section at the end with all versions of each key word (i.e. C.P.A., CPA, Certified Public Account

Writing an Effective Objective or Summary

Including an objective or summary statement on top of your resume is optional. However, a well-written, concise statement can help to introduce who you are, what you are looking for and some of your unique selling points. If you are planning to target more than one field, you should develop a specific objective or summary for each field and prepare multiple versions of your resume.

OBJECTIVES
Objectives are recommended for students and recent graduates with limited work experience. Your objective should be stated in one sentence in one of two ways:

By describing a position in a particular field:

• "A production assistant position in the news department of a radio or television station."
• "An auditing position in a public accounting firm."
• "An internship in the field of marketing."

Or by describing a position and adding 2-3 marketable skill sets or selling points:

• "To contribute skills in research design, data analysis and report writing in a marketing research position."
• "To apply social service training and administrative experience in an internship with a non-profit organization."
• "A position in the media department of an advertising agency, applying my creative skills gained through previous sales and marketing experience."
• A position in a corporate human resources department utilizing proven problem solving, communication and administrative skills."