Avoid graphics and shading. The scanning equipment is set to read text, not graphics. Prepare your resume on a computer or typewriter using white standard-sized paper, using black ink. Do not make handwritten notes or corrections on your resume. Avoid using a dot matrix printer.
Laser printers produce the best result.
Do not use staples or fold your resume. Pages may stick together even after the staple has been pulled and creases may lead to inaccurate scanning. Always send an original to Minnesota Skill Search. The sharper the image, the easier it is for a scanner to read and the less chance for misinterpretation or error. Always proofread your resume for visual quality, content and typographical errors.