Is it fact that you should not print a Curriculum Vitae on white paper.?

Answer 1

well its a little known fact that standard a4 paper used in offices & schools is not actually white. Look at it with a microscope - you will see

so yes, you're right

Answer 2

There is a condition called Irlens Syndrome that many people do not even know they suffer from.

It is often confused with dyslexia because one eye translates info slightly slower than the other one and that means that black print on white paper can jump or wobble or sink into the page like its gone 3D.

Laser ink can dry shiny. Put that on a very white page and read it under fluorescent lights, and some people will get tired eyes very quickly.

The answer to both problems is to use eleven or twelve point font in a round lettering like Arial (same as you would to help a dyslexic) and also to soften the glare by using a buff or cream paper. Some readers wont know what the difference is, they will simply, after a load of other black-on-white resumes, find yours somehow more restful and easier to absorb.

Our local council produces meeting minutes on pastel paper for the same reasons, but pale blue or lilac might seem a little too unprofessional to some companies.

Answer 3

Absolutely not.

Good quality, thick white paper is the ONLY paper you should print it on.

Whoever told you otherwise is talking bull!

And dont use fancy fonts, borders and other unnecessary additions - keep it simple and clear. 1 page if you can.
Remember the person reading it is probably busy and looking at 50 CV's - they do not have time to search for the important information in amongst the trivia.

always work on the basis of : - Is the info i need clearly visible? If not- BIN, NEXT !

Answer 4

You really shouldn't be there's no law against it. It's just kind of tacky to use plain white copy paper, like you're not putting forth much of an effort or just mass producing your resume/CV. And too, using a heavier, higher quality paper will make your resume stand out a bit more. If you take a trip to Office Max, Staples, or really any place that sells office supplies, they do havea heavier paper for resumes (and you can purchase matching envelopes and thank you cards). Of course in this day and age, many resumes are now emailed so paper really doesn't make much of a difference.

Answer 5

Your CV should always be printed on white paper - the reason for this is the prevalence of document scanning at recruitment agencies. This is done purely to automate the filtering of CVs to allow specialised computer software to find buzz-words eg: managed, controlled, supervised... so that they can find the CV with the closest match to an employers specific needs

Using coloured paper tends to cause problems with text scanning - they are likely to just bin the whole CV.

You may notice that agencies are likely to ask you to send you CV via email now

Hope you're CV gets you the results you want

Answer 6

My CV was always printed on white, 100gsm paper in black ink. It looks very clear and concise.

I hate the thought of printing on coloured paper.

In my office, I scan all incoming CV's into our Network drive if they pass the minimum criteria, and coloured paper can make it harder for our scanner to read, especially the really dark ones. As more companies and businesses catch up with us in the computer usage, they may encounter similar problems.

Answer 7

No it is not fact! CVs (or our cousins in the US call Resume) should always be printed on White single sided paper ideally with 12pts font with plenty of white space to make it readable!

Hope this helps.

Answer 8

I have always been told that a CV MUST be printed on white paper. That way it can be photocopied much easier if there are several people on the interview panel.

Answer 9

Well I wouldn't go for pink if I was you...I've never heard that before. White is usually a good choice, or maybe cream if you're using a really good quality paper. I have to say white has always worked for me.

Answer 10

No that's incorrect, a CV can be printed on any coloured paper, however if you wish to make a good impression i would go for the expensive cream stuff always looks impressive.

Answer 11

If you mean just regular photocopier paper, then no. Use bond paper -- something a little heavier with some texture. But for a job interview, don't go too wacky. Stay in the white to very light beige range.