We have seen people lose out on interview opportunities because they have different versions of their resumes posted on different sites. Combine that with an emailed resume that differs from the online version(s), and you create potential for confusion.

Employers often research candidates online, making it easy to locate and compare resumes posted under the same name. If you forget to update your resume with your current position or title, or if you have inconsistent dates, companies, or job titles across versions, you reduce your chances of receiving a call or message about the job you’re applying for.

While most employers will overlook minor discrepancies, significant differences between resumes can close doors to opportunity—and they won’t always tell you why you weren’t chosen.

Take a few minutes to ensure that your LinkedIn profile and other posted resumes match in terms of dates and employers, and that the version you attach to an email or host on a cloud service accurately reflects your work history. Doing this is in your best career interest.