The Best and the Worst Fonts for Your Resume

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No matter what field you may be in, you resume is one of the most important documents that you have when it comes to applying for a new job. While resumes have been around for a long time, they are still as pertinent as ever when it comes to showcasing your abilities to any potential employer. There are a number of different philosophies out there regarding what the best design or structure for a resume is. No matter what the opinion on format is, most experts will agree that the biggest thing to keep in mind with any resume is that it needs to look professional and it needs to be easy to read. One of the main ways to make it look this way is to choose the right font for your resume. While it seems like a very small detail, the right font can really go a long way in helping any resume achieve a certain look. Here are the best, and the worst, fonts that you can choose for your resume.

Best- Garamond

Garamond is a great often overlooked font that is perfect for resumes. Garamond is professional looking and easy to read, yet it is slightly different than standard options like Times and Arial, allowing resumes to pop from the pile. In general the Garamond font is also very compact, meaning you can still keep your resume at a legible 11 pt. font and fit a lot more on a single page document.

Best-Helvetica

Helvetica is a classic choice for resumes and a great professional font. Not only is Helvetica formal and easy to read, it is also a narrow font, meaning it is easy to fit more information on your resume with this font. If you are unsure of what font to use on a cover letter, resume or any similar document, this is always a smart choice.

Worst- Times New Roman

Using Times New Roman font won’t necessarily make your resume look unprofessional, but it isn’t the best choice on there when it comes to impressing your potential employer. Times New Roman makes it look like you put no extra thought into the design or look of your resume. Also it can be hard for some people to read in long form documents such as a resume. If your computer is automatically set to Times New Roman, make sure you change the font before you send out your resume.

Worst- Comic Sans

Comic Sans is undoubtedly a very popular font, but it doesn’t mean that it is an appropriate font for resumes. While this font is fun for certain projects, it is definitely not one that should ever be used for resumes. This font makes it seem as though the applicant does not take the job seriously nor that they are a serious candidate. This font can come off as juvenile and unprofessional, but unfortunately, many people still use it as a way to help their resume stick out of the pack. Avoid this option at all costs and save it for a party invitation or something less serious.

Keep these tips in mind when crafting your next resume. While they may not secure you a job, they can really help make sure that your resume gives off the right first impression to any potential employer.

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