Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Should we attach resume file to job application emails?

When job seeker applies to your job posting, PostJobFree emails you job seeker's application.
We include job seeker's resume into body of that email as a plain text.

 Some recruiters asked me if PostJobFree can include resume as an email attachment.
We can make that change, but only if many recruiters would like to get resume in form of attachment.

Please let me know what you think about it:

1) Would you like to receive resume as a text inside of application email body or as a file attachment?

 2) What resume file format would you prefer as an attachment?

  • pdf
  • doc
  • docx
  • html
  • txt

3) Would you like to receive resume in the same file format that job seeker uploaded it in?
Possible advantages:
- Original resume contains formatting (headers, fonts, tables, etc).
Possible disadvantages:
- Resume extension and formatting would be different from job seeker to job seeker.
- Some of originally uploaded resumes may contain viruses (not very likely but may happen).
- Attachment size may be quite large.

 Please let me know what you think in comments below or email to webmaster@postjobfree.com

 Update:
Based on feedback I'm receiving by email it looks like most recruiters prefer PDF attachment.
DOC/DOCX is also popular.
Some recruiters are asking me to keep sending resume as a plain text inside email body.
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68 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    resumes should be attached as a PDF file

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  2. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    A pdf attachment with how to contact them, otherwise, its useless.

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  3. Dennis GorelikMay 19, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    @Thomasina Singleton:
    Would you like us to keep including resume text into email body (in addition to pdf attachment)?

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  4. Dennis GorelikMay 19, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    @Connie Wilson:
    All applications/resumes contain candidate's email.
    More than a half contain phone number and mailing address.

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  5. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    A PDF attachment would be great. Thanks!

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  6. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    We think you should include resume as an email attachment in addition to including resume text into email body.So that that the users will get benefits of both & can avoid drawbacks of both by selecting the mode of format suited to their present requirements

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  7. sklein1948May 20, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    An email attachment in a .doc or .docx file would be really helpful.

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  8. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Yes! Resumes should be attached as a PDF file!

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  9. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    I prefer resumes as an attachment in DOCX format

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  10. Surlean FoodsMay 20, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    A PDF file attached to the email would work great for me. Thank you

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  11. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    I believe sending both would be helpful. Not all attachments are compatible with every system.

    doc format would probably be best

    Not all attachments submitted are compatible with every system

    Hope this helps

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  12. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Attached as either a PDF or Word document. Still would like resume to be included in the text of the email as well.

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  13. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I prefer them just as they are now. PDF is not compatible with my applicant tracking system and would cause major hassle for me. If you have to do attachments please include the resume as text in the body of the email as well.

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  14. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    YES! Please attach. This will enable me to upload to my ATS. All formats except HTML are preferred. YES, it would be helpful to maintain the integrity of the submitted resume and keep it in the same format.

    THANK YOU!

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  15. Tampa Area RecruiterMay 20, 2015 at 10:08 AM


    Attach as either pdf or docx. Either is fine with me.

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  16. Pierre Coupet (Q of VOM)May 20, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    PDF attachments scanned for viruses before sending them.

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  17. AnonymousMay 20, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    All formats except HTML would be great.

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  18. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    resumes should be attached as a PDF file

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  19. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Word (doc and docx) and PDF. Nothing else.

    I would like to receive them in the same format as they send it in as long as it is DOC, DOC or PDF

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    1. Dennis GorelikMay 20, 2015 at 5:39 PM

      @Jeff Altman
      Would you prefer to receive doc/docx/pdf attachment exactly as job seeker uploaded originally or it would be better if we try to remove scripts from them (script might be not safe)?

      Delete
  20. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    An attachment would be nice, in the format that the candidate supplies it. I believe that most recruiters have the capability to open in any format. My preference would be a Word doc (doc or docx) format.

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    1. Dennis GorelikMay 20, 2015 at 5:47 PM

      @Jim Sullivan,
      We will try to preserve resume formatting when converting their resume.
      By the way, about 50% of candidates upload their resume in docx format.
      Another 25% - in doc format.

      Delete
  21. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    pdf is ok

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  22. ABCs of Control Systems EngineeringMay 20, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    pdf is fine. Marc LeVine - Edgewood Properties.

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  23. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Attachment is best. We can open pdf, doc or docx.

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  24. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    attachment is good but the candidates should get options to choose and decide for themselves.

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  25. AnonymousMay 20, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    PDF

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  26. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    would LOVE to see resumes attached as a .doc attachment. First thing I do with anyone who looks promising is ask them to send one. This would save time on my end.

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  27. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    I would prefer a Word doc attachment! If I use the candidate after discussing. I still need to wait for it to be sent to me in a word doc.

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  28. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    I would prefer a Word doc attachment! If I use the candidate after discussing. I still need to wait for it to be sent to me in a word doc.

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  29. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    I would prefer it as .doc or .docx

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  30. BarbsMay 20, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    I would prefer a pdf attached but I can where it could be nice to see it in the email without downloading the attachment.

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  31. ManagerMay 20, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    PDF attachment is best. I hate getting .doc files personally and resumes are too hard to read in emails- they're never formatted properly.

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  32. PMakMay 20, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Prefer as an attachment doc,docx,pdf in addition to resume text into email body.

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  33. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Word doc attachment please...

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  34. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    PDF or DOC format will do.

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  35. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    PDF attachment would be a lot easier to review their resume.

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  36. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    PDF will do.

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  37. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    PDF attachment is better.

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  38. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    resumes should be attached as a DOC or PDF file

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  39. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    DOC

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  40. WeplaceMay 21, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Please! File attachment in .doc or .docx format

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  41. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Absolutely. This is a no-brainer

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  42. shap20May 21, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Resume should be attached as a Word doc or a pdf

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  43. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Please- file attachment should be a Word doc or a pdf.

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  44. AnonymousMay 21, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Attachment please, as either PDF or doc

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  45. InvMay 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    PDF or DOC

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  46. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Atachment please, PDF is fine.

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  47. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Please include them as a pdf file
    Thank you

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  48. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Yes it is ideal to attach a PDF Resume

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  49. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    yes please.. attachement pdf or doc file will do

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  50. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Please attach a pdf or docx file

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  51. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    pdf

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  52. UnknownMay 22, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Attached as a pdf please

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  53. rw11487May 22, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    Attached a s a pdf would be perfect

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  54. Disc and Laser InstituteMay 22, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    PDF please

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  55. AnonymousMay 22, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    PDF and in the body of the email, please.

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  56. UnknownMay 23, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Attachment in PDF file will be great. Thanks!

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  57. UnknownMay 24, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    i'd like resumes to be attached as pdf

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  58. UnknownMay 24, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Either Docx or PDF - but CV should be attached. Thanks

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  59. ShannonMay 25, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    I'd like CV's sent to me in PDF

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  60. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    text inside of application email body + file attachment (pdf or doc file) thanks!

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  61. RandyMay 28, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    I vote for pdf as the attachment format

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  62. UnknownMay 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    PDF for sure

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  63. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I vote PDF as the attachment and same candidate uploaded format.
    Thank you....

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  64. DR. O.M. JaneJune 6, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    1) YES 2) PDF 3) Yes. thanks PJF this is really nice.

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  65. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Yes. PDF and DOCX

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