Monday, July 16, 2007

How to Present Your Resume

One of the most important things you must consider when writing your resume or curriculum vitae is the design and layout.
Typeface
The first thing to consider is your choice of typeface. You want your resume to stand out, not compete with wedding or funeral announcements. Our advice is that you stick to a simple, clean typeface like Arial, Times Roman, or Helvetica. They are our choice because of their simplicity of design and clarity. Another trap to avoid is combining different typeface styles (like Times Roman and Helvetica). Each of these typefaces offers a variety of light, italic, and bold that can be used to produce an attractive visual effect.
Length
Debate among the "experts" continues as to whether resumes must be limited to a single page. Our t View the rest of this article


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