File Formats – Best to Use MS Word:
Make sure you are saving them in a text readable format. Almost everyone can read M.S. Word files, so use that instead, or attach both formats when you apply for a job. Don’t use less popular formats like Word Perfect; fewer people use them and some may have trouble opening the file. Hesitate to save your resume in the latest version of any program, because readers may not have updated their software. Instead, try to keep it about one version old because MS Word and most mainstream programs are backward compatible.