If possible, stick with basic-looking fonts like Futura or Avant Garde (the one used at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards) or Myriad (no Comic Sans or Handwriting fonts if you want to be taken seriously) and use only one font style only to avoid confusion. Hope this helps.

Generally, hiring managers have to go through stacks of resumes. You want him/her to stop and read yours. Every manager has their quirks, so anything you do that’s out of the ordinary might grab their attention, or it might annoy them.

I use Arial or Courier to be sure its easily readable, but typically I’m looking for analytical or management positions. If you’re looking for a creative or artistic position, that might not be the best choice. Remember though, in a larger operation, it has to get by HR first, so conservative and simple might still be better.

You want to fill a page, so if you’re just starting out and don’t have a lot of history and accomplishments, maybe use a larger font. Believe me, those of us with bifocals won’t fault you for that…..

The thing is: to stay readable

to stay consistent, not 2 or 3 fonts

to use something reasonablely sane, not like

clowns or something.

Be individual, but be organised, clear and presentable.

Put your name/address in 12, the rest in 11.