If you plan on sending your resume to an employer via the Internet or email, more and more companies require that you post your resume in an ASCII format. This will allow the employer to view your resume regardless of the word program you used to create it.
With the many different brands of computers and computer programs, it can be very difficult to know how to send information. An ASCII document solves that dilemma. It allows you to either email your resume to a prospective employer or post it online with the knowledge that it will be seen by everyone, regardless of the computer platform they are using.
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is used to describe files saved in clear text format. Put a simpler way, all the bells and whistles are removed from the resume document leaving nothing but the text. This allows any computer or computer program to read the information correctly.
Many companies will charge up to $50 to convert a resume to ASCII. Order a resume with A and A Resume and we will convert your new MS Word resume to ASCII for only $15 and save a copy to your floppy disk, which you will receive with your order.
Following is a sample resume converted to ASCII.
| JOHN DOE 224 Earth Drive Any Town, Earth 55555 (555) 555-5555 SYNOPSIS Dedicated professional with more than four years experience in helping businesses thrive. Extensive work in Administration, Communications, Case Management, and Counseling. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS EXCELLENT human relations skills, having dealt with a variety of customers and employees. COMPUTER proficient with MS Office, Database and Windows applications. SUPERIOR ability to achieve immediate and long-term goals. ABILITY to execute a number of projects simultaneously. PROVEN ability to analyze, plan, manage and motivate. SOLID written and oral communication skills. WORK EXPERIENCE 1996-Present Anytown Life Insurance Mytown, USA Account Specialist Manage all life insurance accounts for large (1,000+ employee) national organizations. Perform monthly premium accounting and cash management. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating client meetings, both internally with other departments and externally with clients. Provide accurate and timely reports. Utilize expertise to create proposals, develop administration manuals and plan designs for existing and new businesses. **Communicate with clients on a daily basis to ensure their needs and goals are being met. **Manipulate software programs to research and update policy and premium information. **Resolve client problems in a meticulous and organized fashion. 1994-1996 Anytown University Mytown, USA Paralegal Assistant Processed Visa and immigration issues, including Permanent Residency status, J-Visas, and I-9 status for Dean of the Faculty staff. Answered all client immigration issues inquiries. Compiled a comprehensive immigration and naturalization law database to ensure client compliance with INS standards. **Maintained Open Door policy to allow clients easy access to me with their concerns. **Provided outstanding customer service by keeping abreast of new INS regulations. 1993-1994 Anytown Police Department Mytown, USA Intern Tutored and conducted workshops for inner city youth to improve life skills and academic achievement. Motivated my clients and compelled them to reach for their potential. **Gained insight by accompanying Special Investigators on police investigations. 1992-1993 Anytown Department of Agriculture Mytown, USA Program Specialist Implemented organizational civil rights policies by monitoring, auditing and managing the department's Farm Program. Assisted in developing civil rights guidelines as per federal regulations. **Developed rapport with farmers and served as liaison between them and the department. EDUCATION 1988-1992 Anytown University Mytown, USA Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology (GPA 3.2) **National Association of Sociologists **Honors Society 1991-92 |
Whether applying online to a company half a world away or hand delivering a printed copy to the store down the block, with an MS Word resume and an ASCII resume, you will be prepared for the 21st Century job search.