Question

Why is it important to take special steps to format an electronic résumé properly?
a.
It demonstrates superior knowledge over other candidates
b.
It shows time went into applying for the position
c.
It ensures the document is clear and readable
d.
All of the above

Answer 1

c. It ensures the document is clear and readable — proper formatting makes the résumé easy for humans and Applicant Tracking Systems to read and correctly parse.