![]() Word warns us that certain formatting will be lost if we save our work in the older format because newer versions of Word have more advanced features. MS-Word 2007 and later generate DOCX files such as resume.docx. Older versions of MS-Word generate files with a DOC extension after the file name, such as resume.doc. First, there are two common kinds of MS-Word files. It’s common to submit resumes and cover letters to job sites and employers in MS-Word format but there are some caveats. Each option has advantages and disadvantages. One of the most frequent questions I receive from job seekers is “how should I save my resume to make certain ATS systems will read it?” The three options are to save your resume as an MS-Word file, PDF file, or text file. Is it nobler to suffer the slings & arrows of losing my document’s format?
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