What is the most accurate statement about plain-text résumés?

A) Plain-text résumés are in high demand for electronic applications because recruiters and employers no longer ask candidates to send application materials by postal mail.
B) A plain-text format is widely used for posting to online job boards and for applying by e-mail.
C) Plain-text résumés will look exactly like the original and cannot be altered without Adobe Acrobat and other conversion software.
D) A plain-text résumé enables a job candidate to present his or her experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form.

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Nikki Dysinger · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Plain-text résumés are preferred for online job boards and email applications because they are easily readable by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and do not contain complex formatting that could be distorted when copied or uploaded to different platforms.

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