My Curriculum Vitae in Word or PDF format
Today, the Curriculum Vitae Word is one of the most commonly used formats. This is an easy format to create thanks to the knowledge that many people have about this program. However, what many do not know is that creating a CV in PDF format also has many advantages.
Also, is it better to have my CV in Word or as a PDF? In what format should I send my resume?
We hope that through this article you will understand how important it is to have a CV in PDF format as well.
Weight for sending a Curriculum Vitae
A CV in Word format will weigh twice as much as a CV in PDF format. Therefore, if you want to send your CV by e-mail or upload it on a website, it will be more complicated if you have a Word CV. Otherwise, if you use a CV in PDF format, it will be much less heavy and easier to send.
Think about optimizing the quality and size of the image of your photo, in this way you will be able to reduce the weight of your file.
➤ Advantage for PDF
In all cases, we advise you that your Curriculum does not exceed 1 Mo.
Word / PDF compatibility
If your Curriculum Vitae is going to be sent to several recruiters who have a PC or a Mac (Apple), it is important that your CV can be viewed correctly, when it is opened regardless of the computer’s reference.
First of all it is important to know that Word has many different versions such as: .doc (Word 97/2003 format) and .docx (current Word format). However, many people still use version 97/2003 of Word, so it is best to save your CV in doc format, in order to avoid compatibility problems.
On the other hand, it is important to know that the PDF format does not have any of these problems. In other words, your PDF Curriculum can be opened from a Mac as well as from a PC without any problem. It will be compatible with all versions of computers.
➤ Advantage for PDF
Safety
Another advantage for the PDF CV is that nobody can modify it. On the contrary, Resumes in Word format can be modified and saved again by another person. This can perhaps create some bad surprises.
➤ Advantage for PDF
The popularity among recruiters of a Word or PDF Resume
Although the PDF has its advantages, recruiters are still used to receiving Resumes in Word formats. The Word format remains more popular and more used by recruiters.
➤ Advantage for Word
Curriculum reading in computer systems
Some companies ask you to upload your Curriculum Vitae directly through their website. In this case, these companies, most of the time, ask for the CV in Word format and not in PDF. Because the content of a Word document can be read by the computer system, unlike a PDF document.
➤ Advantage for Word
Result: PDF 3 – Word 2
For us the best format to send your Curriculum is PDF.
However, many recruiters are not yet ready for a PDF CV and will prefer a Word CV. For this reason, we recommend that you have your Curriculum Vitae in both formats.
In this way, you will be able to send the recruiter the two versions of your Curriculum by email so that he can choose according to his preference. This will show your professionalism in your work. A positive point!
Remember that the new version of Word offers the possibility of saving your CV in different Word formats, remember to choose the Word 97/2003 or PDF format. This way you will not have a compatibility problem with your file.
