Quick Resume Tip-#1

After critiquing resumes at the last event on April 7th, I noticed I made a few of the same suggestions over and over again. I’ll be mentioning these tips on the blog throughout the next few weeks. Here’s #1…avoid Times New Roman. While your font won’t make or break your chances of getting an interview, it is a fast, easy change that can have an impact. 90% of resumes are in Times, so almost anything else you use will stand out. A few that usually translate well regardless of the system are: Arial Narrow, Verdana, Times New Roman, and Garamond.

Charlotte Weeks, CPRW
www.weekscareerservices.com

1. Meg Ciccantelli says:

   April 22, 2009 at 6:48 am

   Charlotte:
   You suggest people should avoid Times New Roman because everyone uses it. Then, you include it in your list of those “that translate well.” Pls. clarify.
   Thanks.
2. Charlotte Weeks says:

   April 24, 2009 at 11:32 am

   Thanks for the catch! I meant to write Tahoma. Times NR does translate well, but due to the overuse, it’s a good idea to go with one of the other fonts instead.