Fraih:
Hello everyone,
For clarity sake, would want to know the preferred format for CVs when sending to a recruiting firm via E-mail. Is it okay to send it in Msword format or in a pdf format.
Also when the hard copy is being requested for, which would do?
I read that the pdf or jpeg format isn't acceptable by all.

I'll appreciate authentic replies.

Kelklein:
Always send ur CV in .doc format except where pdf is specifically requested..

my2k

zerray:
Ms word is ok except otherwise started

ednut1:
MS word doc not docx. My padi don dey get ready for job market

zerray:
Ms word is ok except otherwise started

TheSlyone:

I always send pdf format except otherwise stated.
Word format can easily be tampered with by unauthorized group people ( inexperienced HR officers)

zerray:
True but MS word is easier to open

TheSlyone:

To me pdf format shows professionalism. Every recruitment agencies will always have adobe Reader installed in their computer. The only exception is when the shortlisting process is gonna be down by computer program such as taleo and a whole lot of others. In that case, word format is advised due to low weight and compatibility with the said program

Fraih:

So if an hardcopy is being requested for, the CV in pdf should be presented?

TheSlyone:

If the recruitment entails hardcopy, all you need do is print out a copy of your CV and submit by hand or by post. Mind you, your document can take any format ; Word or pdf but the moment you print it out, it becomes hardcopy else it is called soft copy

Fraih:
Thank you

TheSlyone:

You are welcome. I sent you something. It ll be if you oblige

Fraih:
Hello everyone,
For clarity sake, would want to know the preferred format for CVs when sending to a recruiting firm via E-mail. Is it okay to send it in Msword format or in a pdf format.
Also when the hard copy is being requested for, which would do?
I read that the pdf or jpeg format isn't acceptable by all.

I'll appreciate authentic replies.

ferdyferd:


People use pdf for guarantee. No one wants all their hard work (formatting /tables /arrangement etc) to be badly miss arranged if the recruiter is using a different Ms word.

With pdf it's always as you intended that's why it's the best.
NOTE: It only becomes a problem when the size is too large, most recruiters might frown at it.

Word on the other hand is usually small in size. That's why most people prefer word. But if you are to use word use .doc that's 1997-2003 format because all recent ms word can read it just fine unlike you using the 2013 version which 2010 can't open.

TheSlyone:

If the recruitment entails hardcopy, all you need do is print out a copy of your CV and submit by hand or by post. Mind you, your document can take any format ; Word or pdf but the moment you print it out, it becomes hardcopy else it is called soft copy

Fraih:
Hello everyone,
For clarity sake, would want to know the preferred format for CVs when sending to a recruiting firm via E-mail. Is it okay to send it in Msword format or in a pdf format.
Also when the hard copy is being requested for, which would do?
I read that the pdf or jpeg format isn't acceptable by all.

I'll appreciate authentic replies.

Delphi:
Hello Fraih, I just stumbled on your post as quoted. Please always send your resume'/CV in PDF format. Don't mind whatever you've heard to the contrary. Ms word format is editable and highlights unknown errors via the red and blue highlighting lines. PDF is not editable, hence it keeps your CV as you sent it. If it is in msword format, a (mischievous) person can even edit knowingly or unknowingly (just by mistakenly hitting the 'enter' key on the keyboard) and add unnecessary stuffs to your CV and that may sieve you out of an opportunity. But if it were to be in PDF format no editing will occur. PDF format is the standard best-pratice format. Ms word is a 'novice' format. Take note!

Got that, Thanks!

Delphi:
post=43601975]Hello Fraih, I just stumbled on your post as quoted. Please always send your resume'/CV in PDF format. Don't mind whatever you've heard to the contrary. Ms word format is editable and highlights unknown errors via the red and blue highlighting lines. PDF is not editable, hence it keeps your CV as you sent it. If it is in msword format, a (mischievous) person can even edit knowingly or unknowingly (just by mistakenly hitting the 'enter' key on the keyboard) and add unnecessary stuffs to your CV and that may sieve you out of an opportunity. But if it were to be in PDF format no editing will occur. PDF format is the standard best-pratice format. Ms word is a 'novice' format. Take note!

dazzle101:





Thank you Delphi!!! Happened to me once... and the culprit had the nerve to tell me he had rearranged my cv to what was requested and sent it for me to review... chai I felt like crying when I saw the mishap that had been done!!! since then I received enough sense... it's pdf alllllll the way!!!