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Scannable Resume Name Placement
It's obvious why you should always provide your name at the top
of the first page of your scannable resume. But it might not be
as obvious, why you should also repeat your name on each subsequent
page.
Employers typically remove staples, paperclips and such before
scanning resumes, particularly if their scanners have automatic
paper feeders.
If one of your pages gets mixed in with other scannable resumes
in the pile that also don't show names on all pages, then it might
be difficult for an employer to figure out where your page belongs.
So, it's best to avoid that, by repeating your name on each page
of your scannable resume after page 1. Repeat your name at the
top of each page, flush left with the margin.
It's also a good idea to provide page numbers in your scannable
resume, so the order doesn't get mixed up. But numbering the first
page is not necessary. Number your pages beginning at the top of
page 2, flush right with the margin on the same line as your name.
For example:
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