Question

How can properly formatting an electronic résumé give an applicant a competitive edge over other applicants?

Answer 1

Many employers will upload the resume with a scanning application that looks for certain keywords based on how they wanted it to be submitted.

Answer 2

Answer:

Applicants can better present themselves in a well-formatted resume. It can easily let the employer see the best details about the applicants. This can also add more interest on the applicant's abilities and skills through direction and emphasis.