Scannable Resume Design
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Scannable Resume Paper
It's important for the text of your scannable resume to contrast
highly with the paper on which you print it.
That's because the text must stand out from the background, for
a scanner and OCR software to "see" and interpret it
correctly. The more it stands out, the better.
To make the text stand out the most, print your scannable resume
in black ink only and on white, cream or very-light gray, high-quality,
bond paper (20 lb). Use standard letter size, which is 8.5 x 11
inches.
When sending your scannable resume by postal mail, enclose it
in an envelope that is just large enough to accommodate it without
folding.
Folding makes it more difficult to lay your scannable resume flat
on scanner beds. Additionally, the creases might jam scanners that
have automatic paper feeders or cause shadows that will confuse
OCR software.
If you can find it, mail your scannable resume in an envelope
that matches the paper in color and texture. Type the recipient's
and your return address on the envelope (or high-quality sticky-backed
labels) instead of writing them by hand. This helps to make you
look professional.
Scannable Resume Samples
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