2006-09-12 09:43:08 · 20 answers · asked by galactic129 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If it is to be printed, it has been proved that Times New Roman is more legible than Arial given the same point size and spacing, however it can look a little dated or 'conservative'.
For a resume in IT, finance or any 'modern' subject, I think that a sans serif face is best. Verdana is probably slightly easier on the eye than Ariel (but not as legible).
If the resume is on a web page, then you should certainly limit yourself to the common fonts - Times NR or Georgia for serif fonts or Ariel/Helvetica/Tahoma for sans. Web pages definitely read better in sans than in serif fonts.
As for size, 12pt for the main text, 14 or 16pt for headings (but don't forget the judicious use of Bold and Italic in 12pt where necessary). NEVER use underline - it's a throwback or concession to the days when there was only one font, size, weight or style!
In HTML point sizes are not generally specified since everyone's browser is set differently.
2006-09-12 09:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I prefer 11 point serifed fonts (fonts with tails like Times, etc.) It's still very readable, but you can fit more on the page, and serifed fonts help to "pull" your eye along the words so you can read them better. 12 can be too big and 10 isn't really recommended unless you're trying to keep it under two pages (assuming you are a true professional and have a great deal of relevant information). Do not use a fancy font for anything, and keep a lot of "white space," meaning about 1-inch margins all around and good paragraph separation.
2006-09-12 09:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Arial or times new roman. Font size 10 or 12
2006-09-12 09:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Times new Roman ( or some other font with serif) at 10-12 points
2006-09-12 09:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I vary the font size. Major headings get 20 pt. minor gets 16 pt. text gets 12. Lots of white space on page. Keep it short (under 2 pages). For newbies 1 page.
Make sure the top third of the first page is a KILLER that makes them want to read more. NEVER LIE, not even a little.
2006-09-12 09:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LIke most people are saiyng times new roman. Arial is also a good chosice, but if you're going to use arial, do not choose a font under 10 or else it screw up. Anyway i wouldn't use a small font.
2006-09-12 09:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by Bluefire 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use Times (CG or New Roman) at 12 for the body.
Arial Bold 14 for headers
2006-09-12 09:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by NeoArt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just regular 12 point Arial or Times New Roman. I think Times New Roman is better.
2006-09-12 09:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Amilucky0707 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For business 10 or 12 Arial, thats what we see on most of the reports we use. Stay away from the fancy stuff.
2006-09-12 10:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Times New Roman-12 point (You can make the font a little bigger for your name at the top), 10 point it too small and can be difficult to read
2006-09-12 09:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋