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I recently had to fill out a job application and I was required to provide a shareable link to my cover letter and resume on Google Docs.

My issue is, when viewed in Chrome, the text is properly formatted, and looks professional, viewed in Firefox, the text is not properly formatted, and looks like I copied and pasted it without looking it over.

I have no idea what browser they will use to view my resume, and I don't want to them to get the wrong impression.

Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

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  "Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?" There may be, but it's probably better to use a browser agnostic format for your resume.
  
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  Did they say (or strongly imply) that you must use Google Docs specifically, or are you allowed to use, e.g., a PDF file on Google Drive (which would not use Google Docs)?
  
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I recently had to fill out a job application and I was required to provide a shareable link to my cover letter and resume on Google Docs.

My issue is, when viewed in Chrome, the text is properly formatted, and looks professional, viewed in Firefox, the text is not properly formatted, and looks like I copied and pasted it without looking it over.

I have no idea what browser they will use to view my resume, and I don't want to them to get the wrong impression.

Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

resume applications applying

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  "Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?" There may be, but it's probably better to use a browser agnostic format for your resume.
  
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  The real question should be whether a resume that only looks right in one browser is going to seem professional. It won't.
  
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  Did they say (or strongly imply) that you must use Google Docs specifically, or are you allowed to use, e.g., a PDF file on Google Drive (which would not use Google Docs)?
  
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I recently had to fill out a job application and I was required to provide a shareable link to my cover letter and resume on Google Docs.

My issue is, when viewed in Chrome, the text is properly formatted, and looks professional, viewed in Firefox, the text is not properly formatted, and looks like I copied and pasted it without looking it over.

I have no idea what browser they will use to view my resume, and I don't want to them to get the wrong impression.

Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

resume applications applying

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Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

I would strongly suggest you print your Cover Letter to PDF and share that via Google Drive.

That way the format will be preserved, the text will be aligned etc., regardless of the way the decide to visualize it.

Mentioning that it would be better to view it in Chrome would be odd, and people may wonder why the restriction.

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  Beat me to it. Completely agree with pdf as anyone would understand and consistent viewing.
  
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  Only way to go for important documents! Perfect Answer!
  
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  Printing to PDF also hinders unscrupulous recruiters from taking your resume, removing your contact details and submitting you to companies.
  
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  The one thing to watch out for here is if they specifically wanted a Google Docs document, for some reason, rather than just the ability to access a readable document on Google Drive. (Google Docs is a word processor application that stores its files in Google Drive.)
  
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  good point. OP accepted the answer so I suppose what you say doesn't apply. But still, it's a valid point to differentiate between Google Docs and Drive. Thanks for the feedback.
  
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I like DarkCygnus's answer but I have a different approach to this question.

I think the action of having people visit a public Google Docs would be unprofessional entirely. I think you'd get less calls that way because nobody wants to have to click links - especially in a security standpoint - to view resumes when you can easily just attach it to a email or online application. They'd have the same question I'd have, "Why am I clicking links?"

Why have people follow a link to view something they should be having in their hands?

My thought: share links to your personal website, or github account that's included in the resume/pdf. The company can view it if they please, but in my experience, they won't.

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  I understand what you're saying, but they asked for it, it's part of the application process. They had a field where I could enter it.
  
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Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

I would strongly suggest you print your Cover Letter to PDF and share that via Google Drive.

That way the format will be preserved, the text will be aligned etc., regardless of the way the decide to visualize it.

Mentioning that it would be better to view it in Chrome would be odd, and people may wonder why the restriction.

share|improve this answer

answered 9 hours ago

DarkCygnusDarkCygnus

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  Beat me to it. Completely agree with pdf as anyone would understand and consistent viewing.
  
  – Dan
  9 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


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  Only way to go for important documents! Perfect Answer!
  
  – J Crosby
  9 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


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  Printing to PDF also hinders unscrupulous recruiters from taking your resume, removing your contact details and submitting you to companies.
  
  – Moo
  59 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  The one thing to watch out for here is if they specifically wanted a Google Docs document, for some reason, rather than just the ability to access a readable document on Google Drive. (Google Docs is a word processor application that stores its files in Google Drive.)
  
  – Curt J. Sampson
  36 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  


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  good point. OP accepted the answer so I suppose what you say doesn't apply. But still, it's a valid point to differentiate between Google Docs and Drive. Thanks for the feedback.
  
  – DarkCygnus
  24 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  

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Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

I would strongly suggest you print your Cover Letter to PDF and share that via Google Drive.

That way the format will be preserved, the text will be aligned etc., regardless of the way the decide to visualize it.

Mentioning that it would be better to view it in Chrome would be odd, and people may wonder why the restriction.

share|improve this answer

answered 9 hours ago

DarkCygnusDarkCygnus

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  Beat me to it. Completely agree with pdf as anyone would understand and consistent viewing.
  
  – Dan
  9 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Only way to go for important documents! Perfect Answer!
  
  – J Crosby
  9 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Printing to PDF also hinders unscrupulous recruiters from taking your resume, removing your contact details and submitting you to companies.
  
  – Moo
  59 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  The one thing to watch out for here is if they specifically wanted a Google Docs document, for some reason, rather than just the ability to access a readable document on Google Drive. (Google Docs is a word processor application that stores its files in Google Drive.)
  
  – Curt J. Sampson
  36 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  good point. OP accepted the answer so I suppose what you say doesn't apply. But still, it's a valid point to differentiate between Google Docs and Drive. Thanks for the feedback.
  
  – DarkCygnus
  24 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

Is there a professional way to mention in my cover letter that my cover letter and resume are best viewed in Chrome?

I would strongly suggest you print your Cover Letter to PDF and share that via Google Drive.

That way the format will be preserved, the text will be aligned etc., regardless of the way the decide to visualize it.

Mentioning that it would be better to view it in Chrome would be odd, and people may wonder why the restriction.

share|improve this answer

answered 9 hours ago

DarkCygnusDarkCygnus

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answered 9 hours ago

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I like DarkCygnus's answer but I have a different approach to this question.

I think the action of having people visit a public Google Docs would be unprofessional entirely. I think you'd get less calls that way because nobody wants to have to click links - especially in a security standpoint - to view resumes when you can easily just attach it to a email or online application. They'd have the same question I'd have, "Why am I clicking links?"

Why have people follow a link to view something they should be having in their hands?

My thought: share links to your personal website, or github account that's included in the resume/pdf. The company can view it if they please, but in my experience, they won't.

share|improve this answer

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answered 9 hours ago

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  I understand what you're saying, but they asked for it, it's part of the application process. They had a field where I could enter it.
  
  – QueenSvetlana
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add a comment | 

-3

I like DarkCygnus's answer but I have a different approach to this question.

I think the action of having people visit a public Google Docs would be unprofessional entirely. I think you'd get less calls that way because nobody wants to have to click links - especially in a security standpoint - to view resumes when you can easily just attach it to a email or online application. They'd have the same question I'd have, "Why am I clicking links?"

Why have people follow a link to view something they should be having in their hands?

My thought: share links to your personal website, or github account that's included in the resume/pdf. The company can view it if they please, but in my experience, they won't.

share|improve this answer

edited 9 hours ago

answered 9 hours ago

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  I understand what you're saying, but they asked for it, it's part of the application process. They had a field where I could enter it.
  
  – QueenSvetlana
  9 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

I like DarkCygnus's answer but I have a different approach to this question.

I think the action of having people visit a public Google Docs would be unprofessional entirely. I think you'd get less calls that way because nobody wants to have to click links - especially in a security standpoint - to view resumes when you can easily just attach it to a email or online application. They'd have the same question I'd have, "Why am I clicking links?"

Why have people follow a link to view something they should be having in their hands?

My thought: share links to your personal website, or github account that's included in the resume/pdf. The company can view it if they please, but in my experience, they won't.

share|improve this answer

edited 9 hours ago

answered 9 hours ago

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