A resume is your first professional introduction in most cases. This means that it is a document worth perfecting. We know that it’s not the most enjoyable task, but we can assure you that it’s worth it. While the content of the resume is the most important aspect, the style of a resume can draw unwanted attention. It’s important to use professional fonts and a professional format. Steer clear of a shape poem in Comic Sans. This is the time when sensibility trumps creativity.
What font should I use on my resume?
Fonts fit to print:
The following fonts are clear and will make it much easier for your potential employer to speed read your resume. They will send the right impression about your judgment, professionalism and reliability
Fonts NOT fit to print:
These fonts, however, will make your potential employer’s task quite difficult, to say the least. These will almost certainly get your resume thrown in the trash before you can say the word “Wingdings”:
Other essential resume tips to remember:
-Double-check your spelling
-Keep everything on one page
-Cater your resume to fit the job that you’re applying for
-Always use black ink
-Make sure that your personal information is updated
-Have a friend or colleague edit your resume
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Sources: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-27/the-best-and-worst-fonts-to-use-on-your-r-sum-, http://www.companyfolders.com/blog/worst-fonts-ever-11-examples-of-bad-typography-in-print, http://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/best-font-for-resume
Photos
1. based on Font, by Marco / Zak, CC-by-ND 2.0
2. based on Sans-serif t-shirt close-up, by brett jordan, CC-by-2.0
3. based on 2006-02-14 003, by Michael Nutt, CC-by-SA 2.0
