CV: PDF or Doc

chesterstu · 25 Mar 2007 at 17:45

A quick one really, i am looking for a job in IT because i graduate uni this summer. So i am gonna send out my CV and post it on monster etc. What is the best format a word file or a PDF?

kilvano · 25 Mar 2007 at 17:48

I think PDF is more professional but some sites wont let you upload it.

I have both.

Sone · 25 Mar 2007 at 18:00

i always use word, easier for most people to add notes if the want to

meghatronic · 25 Mar 2007 at 18:00

Use both.

A lot of 'scanning' (screen-scraping) apps won't fully support pdf's at the moment.

It's harsh now as you have to use .docx, .doc and .pdf....

Berserker · 25 Mar 2007 at 18:11

I'd use .rtf instead of .doc myself - it's a bit more 'portable' and a bit less prone to being infected with the latest macro virus (assuming those things still happen). Only if the place in question accepts them of course.

Glaucus · 25 Mar 2007 at 18:22

.doc

I've never seen a site that supports pdf, they all specifically ask for .doc.

Vanilla · 25 Mar 2007 at 20:07

PDF if sending directly. PDF looks great.

Doc if 'uploading' somewhere

Kell_ee001 · 25 Mar 2007 at 20:08

Sone said:
i always use word, easier for most people to add notes if the want to

Yep

Biohazard · 25 Mar 2007 at 20:10

M0KUJ1N · 25 Mar 2007 at 20:19

Would personally prefer to send mine as pdf if only for some assurance that some HR **** hasn't messed around with it en-route.
Unf .doc is a necessary evil, just remember to strip out all the metadata beforehand