The main purpose of a resume is to generate an interview but a few intermediate steps occur between the time you complete and send the resume.

One of the most important things you can do is have the resume proof read by another individual after using a spell check program. Nothing is worse than having your resume discarded because of a typo. Typos are very easy to make so make sure your resume is error free.

You should distinguish yourself from others. One way is to save your resume file with your name and the word resume beside it instead of using initials or just the word resume. This file can be in .pdf or .doc but different versions of Word can skew the way the resume looks especially if it has been heavily formatted. The person opening your resume may be using a different version of Word so I suggest sending a .pdf file.

Avoid using “To Whom It May Concern” when sending your resume. It may appear that you never went to the trouble of finding out hiring manager’s name. Send it to the Hiring Manager after calling the company to find their email address. Most of the time if you send your resume to a non-hiring manager you will either receive an acknowledgement of receipt or more frequently nothing at all. And after a period of no responses your self-esteem can take a hit. So you must send it to the hiring manager.

When should you send out your resume? Most job seekers send their resumes out on Monday morning but that isn’t when companies update their job listings. Thursday is the best day. So if you want to get the advantage send your resume out later in the week.

Let’s summarize:

– Make sure the spelling and grammar are perfect
– The resume file should have your name on it
– Send your resume to the Hiring Manager
– Send it later in the week

You may not generate an interview for each resume you send out but your percentage will greatly improve.

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