How to Paste a Resume Using Control

Face-to-face interviews with paper-resume in hand are still common in modern job-hunting.

When prospective employers ask candidates for digitized resumes, it doesn't make the application process any easier for job seekers. Printed resumes require no additional attention on your part. However, with virtual resumes, you may need to copy and paste the text of your document using the employer's preferred software platform (email or Web page). Most every command that you use needs coding into the program, such as "Paste Formatted Text" or "Paste Text Only." However, you can use a Control-key function that is nearly universal across software applications.

Instructions

1. Drag the cursor over the text in the resume to highlight the content of the document. Alternatively, press the "Ctrl" and "A" keys to highlight all text in the document.

2. Press the "Ctrl" and "C" keys to copy the content from the resume to the Windows Clipboard in the background.

3. Move the cursor to the field or area of the document that is to store the content from the resume.

4. Press the "Ctrl" and "V" keys to paste the copied resume content to the area in the field or document. Use the save functions in the application or program to save the pasted resume.

Tips & Warnings

• Turn off Rich Text or HTML functions in your email program if you don't want to paste the resume's original formatting with its text.

• Ask the hiring company for instructions or read the job application to learn how to format the text of the pasted resume content. Failing to follow instructions could inconvenience the recipient and put you out of contention for the position.

References

• Microsoft: Windows 7: Copy Information Between Files
• Career Builder: Post Resume: Upload or Paste
• State of Washington: Employment Security Department: Copy and Paste a Resume

Resources

• Yahoo! Mail Help: How Do I Switch From Plain Text to Rich Text, or Back to Plain Text?