Tips for Scannable Resumes

• Start each page of a scannable resume with your name.
• Use a 10-14 point non-decorative font, such as Courier or Times New Roman.
• Do not compress spacing between letters.
• Avoid bullets, hyphens, or dashes.
• Do not use columns when formatting your resume.
• Avoid graphics, boxes, underlining, and shading. Do not use italics or script print.
• Spell out words such as "percent" and "and" instead of using symbols such as "%" and "&".
• Use key words or short phrases, especially specific terms related to the industry in which you are seeking a position.
• Describe your experience using nouns instead of verbs.
• Do not fold or staple.