With all the fear of viruses these days, many companies do not allow unsolicited attachments to be opened by their employees. So you may have the jazziest and best looking resume on the planet. My best advice is to send your resume in plain text as the body of your e-mail message. If you want to include all the bells and whistles, then include a hyperlink to your online resume, where you can get as jazzy as you desire. I discourage graphics or designs, as they are not likely to transmit successfully.
Most employers specify their desired format for sending resumes and work samples.
For example, some employers request that information be sent via web-based script. Others request attachments in Microsoft Word. You should adhere to individual specifications to ensure that your submissions are successfully transmitted and in the employers' preferred format. Deviating from such basic instructions could result in your resume not finding its way to the proper source and missing out on an opportunity. The Reader's Digest Association.