A few days ago
TEE

In what font should a resume be typed?

In what font should a resume be typed?

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A few days ago
sonny

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Most employers will be very busy they may not have enough time to read through the details, so your resume should be easy to read and large enough to help them read through it and learn more about yourself as quickly and clearly as possible. Most resumes use the basic Microsoft fonts like Arial or Times New Roman. However, fonts like Verdana or Tahoma is a better choice as it looks modern and new.

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.

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A few days ago
Constantine
12
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A few days ago
TG_Reaper
I don’t know if there is a right answer.

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…..

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A few days ago
Anonymous
Pick a font that is readable and expresses you. You can use different sizes for different parts, headings etc, differnt presentation like italics and bold. You can also use colour.

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.

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A few days ago
Anonymous
Something readable. The normal font is Times New Roman, but colleges like to see personality, so choose something different if you want.
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A few days ago
peanut65680
Everywhere I have looked and researched it is Times New Roman 12.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
I would suggest Times New Roman – 12. This is business looking, easy to read, yet friendly. Good luck.
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A few days ago
vegas35
Wingdings
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A few days ago
A J B
11 – 12

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

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A few days ago
marie
Anything plain and easy to read such as Veranda, Arial. Don’t make it so tiny that one needs a magnifying glass!
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