How to Format a Cut & Paste Resume
While there are several formats for resumes, many companies are now accepting resumes online, either via email or through online forms. This procedure is a good way to save paper, but cutting and pasting a resume from a regular Word document into an online form or email is not always successful, as some of the formatting is off. For best results, create a simple, plain text resume to cut and paste for these situations.
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On your computer, open a new document. Use any word processing program you like, but do not choose a special font or use rich text, as they will most likely not remain when you cut and paste the document. Format the document to be left-justified if it is not already.
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Type "OBJECTIVE" in all-caps as a subtitle, then double space below that and type one sentence stating your objective. This should say what type of job you are seeking and why, and should be generic enough to apply to any job you may be applying for.
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Type "EDUCATION" in all-caps, then double space beneath it. List any degrees and/or certification beneath without using bullet points, as they may not cut and paste properly. Do not use Word's "list" format, but simply create a single-spaced list. Format it in an easy to read order including the name of the school and the dates you attended separated with commas, such as "Bachelor's Degree in Science, University of Kansas, September 2002-May 2006." Start with your most recent degree and list in reverse chronological order.
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Type "EXPERIENCE" in all-caps, then double space beneath it. Type your most recent job title or position, the company, the city and state, and the time period you worked there, separated with commas. For example: "Assistant Manager, Kitchen Goodies, Chicago, IL, June 2009-July 2010." Directly beneath this, type a short description of your duties. Keep this to one line, as resumes should not be more than a page.
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Type "SKILLS" in all-caps, then double space beneath it. Type a single-spaced list of any skills you have that are relevant to the types of jobs you are applying for, such as specific computer programs you are proficient in or foreign languages you speak.
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Go to "File" and select "Save As," then type the name of your cut and paste resume and click save." When you are ready to submit a resume, highlight the entire page, click "Control-C" to copy, click inside the form or email, and click "Control-V" to paste. Proofread your resume before submitting to check for odd formatting.
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