Saturday, November 23, 2019
5 Tips for Creating a Resume Filename -TheJobNetwork
5 Tips for Creating a Resume Filename -TheJobNetwork You think you have your hands full with your resume, your cover letter, your application in general. So it may be crazy toà realize that when a future employer downloads your files to read, youââ¬â¢re then competing not with other applicantsââ¬â¢ resumes, etc., but with their resume filenames. Itââ¬â¢s true! The game starts as soon as you hit ââ¬Å"send.â⬠Hereââ¬â¢s how to make sure you have a good filename for your resume.1. Include Your NameIt seems silly titling a file with your name when itââ¬â¢s your file in the first place, but always title your job materials as though you were titling it from the recipientââ¬â¢s point of view. You leave out your name, and your file is likely to be lost in the shuffle. Plus, having your name directly in the file means your name is being seen, even when the file isnââ¬â¢t being accessed! Anytime the recipient opens that folder or looks for another file, thereââ¬â¢s your name.2. Keep It SnappyYou donââ¬â¢t want a run-on filename. Keep it under 24 characters and spaces- plus the .doc extension. Many computers only show the first 24 characters, so avoid getting elided or truncated on their screen.3. Follow the RulesLetters and numbers are all fine, plus a few standard keyboard symbols (not / or .) You can (and should) capitalize where correct; thatââ¬â¢s particularly useful if you have a long name and need to omit spaces to save space. You can also use dashes.4. Include the Word ââ¬Å"Resumeâ⬠Just as your name is important, so is the descriptor of the file itself. John-Smith-Resume wonââ¬â¢t win any poetry awards, but it just might get the job done. Remember, you wonââ¬â¢t get anywhere if you name your resume ââ¬Å"Resumeâ⬠without any other identifying features- like your name!5. Leave Out the Version NumbersYour future employer doesnââ¬â¢t need to know that this is Carolââ¬â¢s Resume version 4. A simple Carol Jane Resume.doc will do- and much more elegantly.Bonu s tip: Always save and convert your resume into PDF for each new job you apply to. That will ensure that your formatting remains the same on any machine. And makes it easier to archive which versions of your resume you sent to which employers when.
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