CV: PDF or Doc

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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?
 
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....
 
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.
 
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 ;)
 
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