Alternative Spellings: How Do You Know Which Version to Use in Your Resume

There are several words that come to mind that have multiple spellings and put a writer in a conundrum as to which to use.  The words I come across most frequently in resume writing are: healthcare / health care, website / web site, Internet / internet, email / e-mail / E-mail, ecommerce / e-commerce / E-commerce.  If I pondered it long enough, I am sure I could come up with more but these are the the most frequent words with this alternative spelling.

The version you choose to use is almost a personal preference though I will site reasons for using either in just a minute.  The most important aspect of these variable spellings is that you maintain strict consistency in your writing.  If you use the form healthcare in one spot on your resume, you must continue to use the variation healthcare throughout the entire document. When a client has a preference, I simply defer to their opinion in most cases.  Though of course I have my own preferences as well which - like it or not - I will share at the end of this article.

So for the common list of words mentioned  in the first paragraph, which are most appropriate to use?

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USAJOBS - Resume and Application Tips

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Ramsey Penegar is an executive resume consultant and is certified as a professional resume writer by the Professional Association of Resume Writers. She has developed more than 575 resumes for executives all over the United States and for international clients as well. With more than 10 years experience in marketing and sales, she has the skills to build effective job search marketing campaigns and attention-getting resumes.

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Does your employment status affect your chances of getting hired? : The Work Buzz

Great article for strategizing your career, down time, and resume.

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Ramsey Penegar is an executive resume consultant and is certified as a professional resume writer by the Professional Association of Resume Writers. She has developed more than 575 resumes for executives all over the United States and for international clients as well. With more than 10 years experience in marketing and sales, she has the skills to build effective job search marketing campaigns and attention-getting resumes.