Resume & Cover Letter Writing Help
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Next comes your contact information. It isn't always necessary to put your address at the top of your scannable resume. Today's sophisticated applicant tracking systems know by more than position on the resume whether the text is an address or phone number. It is six of one, half a dozen of another whether you put your contact information at the top or bottom of your resume. Choose based on your personal preference. However, always list your e-mail address in addition to your phone/fax numbers and postal mailing information. It shows you are comfortable with today's technology.
From Designing the Perfect Resume, by Pat Criscito.
Copyright 2000. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
