And if your r sum isn't scanner-friendly, you may never be called in for an interview. Conversely, a r sum geared to scanning with recognition may actually increase your chances of being selected from the masses. Fortunately, it's not too difficult to scanner-ize your r sum . Just follow these guidelines and you'll be safe. Make sure those words appear in your r sum .
Scanners read best when the text is clear and unfettered by lots of graphics.
Never staple your r sum . Always send original never copied r sum s Use a font size between 10 and 14 points Avoid italics, script and underlining. Don't get fancy and put spaces between the letters of your name at the top.