The 'Scannable' CV/Resume
A growing number of companies (including ourselves) scan CVs into their databases. The most difficult CV for the computer to read is a poor quality copy that has an unusual format, such as newsletter layout, table format, text boxes, adjusted spacing, large and unusual font sizes, italics, graphics or lines, type that is too faint or paper that is too dark.
Use enough keywords to define your skills, experience, education, professional affiliations etc, such as BA, BSc, marketing, French, Chartered Surveyor, gold, gemstones, underground, open-pit, TBM machines, DMS Plants, NATM, etc. Make sure you describe your experience with concise words rather than vague descriptions, as the computer system will extract the words and information from your sentences. Increase your list of keywords by including industry specifics, for example, list the names of the software you use, the machinery or plant you have worked with.
Tips
• Put your name at the top of the page on its own line.
• Use standard address format below your name.
• List each phone number on its own line.
• Avoid vertical & horizontal lines, graphics and boxes.
• Avoid using tables and column formats, italics, text boxes and underlining.
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A growing number of companies (including ourselves) scan CVs into their databases. The most difficult CV for the computer to read is a poor quality copy that has an unusual format, such as newsletter layout, table format, text boxes, adjusted spacing, large and unusual font sizes, italics, graphics or lines, type that is too faint or paper that is too dark.
Use enough keywords to define your skills, experience, education, professional affiliations etc, such as BA, BSc, marketing, French, Chartered Surveyor, gold, gemstones, underground, open-pit, TBM machines, DMS Plants, NATM, etc. Make sure you describe your experience with concise words rather than vague descriptions, as the computer system will extract the words and information from your sentences. Increase your list of keywords by including industry specifics, for example, list the names of the software you use, the machinery or plant you have worked with.
Tips
• Put your name at the top of the page on its own line.
• Use standard address format below your name.
• List each phone number on its own line.
• Avoid vertical & horizontal lines, graphics and boxes.
• Avoid using tables and column formats, italics, text boxes and underlining.
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