Paper Resume vs Digital Resume
You don't have to pick one. You do have to know when each wins.
Use paper when a recruiter asks for a copy to write on or file. Use a digital resume, shared by QR code or link, for speed, for updates, and for when the paper runs out.
Side by side
| Paper resume | Digital resume | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs out | Yes | No |
| Can update after sharing | No | Yes |
| Works with no phone signal | Yes | Image shows, link needs signal |
| Easy to forward internally | Has to be scanned first | One tap |
| Recruiter can write notes on it | Yes | Not on the page itself |
Carry both, cheaply
- Print about ten copies for the recruiters who want them.
- Keep a QR code on your phone for everyone else.
- Update the digital one whenever your resume changes.
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