This article is more than 2 years old. With just 6-8 seconds to grab the recruiter’s attention, the way you format your resume should make the most important information clear and easy to find.

As ZipJob explains: When applying to a job online, the best format to send your resume in is usually a Word doc. This format is most easily read by the majority of applicant tracking systems (or ATS).

When you submit a resume, how you saved it becomes part of your messaging. “Resume.doc” says nothing; title your document “Sales Manager/ABC Corp.doc” and consider including your name as well.