You’ve found the perfect job opening for you. Youve written and tailored your resume so that it shows exactly why you’re the best person for this job. But when you go to actually submit it, you hit a dilemma:

What file format is best?

Should you upload your resume as a PDF or as a Word document?

Some job search experts recommend PDFs while others swear by Word.

But the best answer would probably be that it depends on where and how you’re sending your resume.

Here are 3 rules you can follow to make the right choice for your specific job application situation.