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I sent him my CV only to be told it "was corrupt and unreadable" and that he couldn't open it. I had to convert my "corrupt" ODT file to a MS Doc file. Lose th
by ivix 13y ago
I sent him my CV only to be told it "was corrupt and unreadable" and that he couldn't open it. I had to convert my "corrupt" ODT file to a MS Doc file.
Lose this attitude, fast. Do you want to convince recruitment agents to change their word processor, or do you want to find a job?
- Dirlewanger 13y agoSeriously, these guys are offering a service you desperately need. Get over the fact they're not as tech-savvy as you; they possibly have the connections you need. People skills, people.
- wink 13y agoWait a moment, nowhere did he say "these morons couldn't open an ODT file". I read it just as a baffling moment. He did resend it after all...
- bgdnpn 13y agoI always send my CV in PDF format.
- bluedino 13y agoI used to do this, until about the third time I was asked to just send a .doc Some automated HR systems can parse out a Word document but can't do anything with a PDF.
- offdrey 13y agoSo do I, but a lot of agencies insist on Word format, because it's easier for them to hide your contact details when they send the CV to their clients.
- fakeer 13y agoBut why would anyone send a CV in a text format until and unless specifically asked, which usually happens when the HR needs to edit the file to convert it to some company wide practised format, for reasons known by them or above almighty. Everyone sends the PDF.