By: Richard Serby
(Apr 20, 2004

I’ve noticed that some people write a resume differently for website postings than they do for traditional paper versions.   Here are a few tips to make your resume attractive to a potential employer on line.

1)  Write your resume in the same style as you would a paper resume.  Be sure to use accepted English style, punctuation, and grammar.  I still see too many resumes without capitalization and the use of basic principals of English language rules;

2)  I do not recommend using ‘bullets’ or other graphics in electronic resumes.  The version that the employer gets may not translate very well using special effects;

3)  Write a cover letter when possible to emphasize the skills and experience you have with the specific requirements of the position.  Do not use a ‘one-size-fits-all’ cover letter;

4)  Use Spell Check.   It is the kiss of death to have a resume scattered with misspelled words.

If you have your resume posted to various websites I recommend that you visit your resume soon and check it for accuracy, attractiveness, and spelling.