Word, versatile as it is, will most likely break under our strict requirements for fitting a lot of information on a single page, while maintaining aesthetically pleasing margins and consistency. Word and Google docs are just not built for that.

A lot of people use google docs to open docx originally made in files in MS Word. Google Docs has some slight differences in rendering that may add up to a less professional presentation of your resume. And vice-versa - you are not sure that the viewer will use the same software as you and see the same results.

Without overemphasizing the importance of ATS (it is not the bogeyman it is made out to be) in some of our recent tests the .doc format, native to Microsoft Office, with an average ATS score of 88% performed worse than the PDF at 95%. Read more here.
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PDFs ensure that the formatting of your resume remains unchanged no matter where it's opened or printed, preserving the design and professionalism of your document.
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PDF is a widely accepted format for resumes and can be easily viewed on any device or operating system without the need for specific software like Microsoft Word.
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Many employers prefer receiving resumes in PDF format as it reflects a polished and deliberate presentation. Additionally, we have algorithms that prevent items from breaking into two pages, which may look rather unprofessional.
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