Scannable - There's a new technology that could help you find your next job. A scannable resume is clean so that the scanner can get a clean image. A scannable resume has standard fonts and crisp, dark type. The key to creating a scannable resume is using as many key action words as possible to describe your skills and experiences, because this will be the information by which the computer will match your skills to available positions. Emphasize accomplishments, especially those related to your objective.
Results are impressive, quantify achievements wherever applicable.
Avoid italics and shading. Use font sizes of 11 to 14. Times New Roman and Arial are popular type faces and are acceptable for scanning. Be consistent in presentation, i.e., bold all job titles, indent all job descriptions. Maximize the use of industry jargon and buzzwords.