PDF, short for Portable Document Format, is a file type that preserves a document’s visual layout across many devices. Learn how the term supports a clear, targeted resume or job application.
PDF, short for Portable Document Format, is a file type that preserves a document’s visual layout across many devices.
Why it matters
A text-based PDF can be a reliable submission format when the employer does not request something else. This makes the term useful as a decision point when you edit your resume instead of an isolated piece of career vocabulary.
For an applied example, read How to Write an ATS-Friendly Resume and How to Write Strong Resume Bullet Points.
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