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jeter4982 · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: Font for a CV???

What's your personal opinion on what font/size is best for a CV?

Obviously you want to keep it to something that is legible and easy to read, but personally it hurts my eyes to read Times New Roman, and I have had several employers tell me the same thing. I think Arial, Verdana, or Tahoma are all fairly good choices to jazz up your CV a little, but keep it simple at the same time. As for font, I normally use anywhere between 9-11 depending on the individual fonts. Anyone else have any thoughts or suggestions about this?

Tom

C_Vaughan · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:40 pm Post subject:

Any of the fonts you suggested are fine for a resume. They are all easy to read. I try to stay at a 10 pt or above for my resume. The smaller the font size, the more difficult it is to read. Let's face it, not all hiring managers are spring chickens, right? Make it as easy on the prospective employer as possible.

You're including a cover letter with your resumes, right?

~C. Vaughan

jeter4982 · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:53 pm Post subject:

C_Vaughan · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:09 pm Post subject:

Excellent!

ACRNYC · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:01 am Post subject:

Stick with the fonts you mentioned. Arial is probably the best. Times New Roman can be hard to read, especially on computer screens (where most resumes are viewed these days!)

C_Vaughan · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:04 am Post subject:

Most resumes are not viewed on computer screens - not yet anyway. You may live in NYC where that is the norm, but it isn't like that everywhere.

~C. Vaughan

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