In this type of resume your skills and potential can be stressed. Again, depending upon your background, one of these resume types may allow you to present yourself more strongly than the others. In addition, your program coordinator may have recommendations based upon employer preference for your major. A number of large employers are investing in scanning technologies. Resumes are entered into a system using an optical scanner thereby building a database of applicants and relevant skills.
Employers then access candidates by searching the database for qualifications.
These new systems search for applicants by using key words or phrases. So in order for your resume to have appeal in your chosen field, use the jargon of that field. While sections, which highlight experience, education, languages, technical skills and other categories are important, emphasize specific skills and achievements. Nouns are also more distinguishable than action verbs. Some fonts and style choices could present too much of a challenge for the scanner.