Whats the difference between a traditional and scannable resume?
When you apply for classified jobs at the UW, your resume is scanned into a computer database and your skills are matched to specific job requirements. While the traditional resume employs verb phrases (“I planned,” “I organized,” etc.), an effective scannable resume presents your job skills in noun phrases (conference planning, organizer for faculty recruitments). Specific physical characteristics are important, too, like using standard paper, and clear, simple type. For more information about scannable resumes, check out the tip sheet on the web at (http://www.washington.edu/home/uwin/jobs.html) or call 543-2544 for a copy. Why do I need a special type of resume for classified and contract classified jobs? Each year, the UW receives over 10,000 resumes for these types of jobs. Like many employers, the UW relies on a computerized database to handle the volume. Resumes are scanned (much like a photocopy), stored, and searched for key job skills or requirements. While you also may want
