Top 8 Fonts for Resume Writing

Overview

• The presentation covers the top 8 fonts recommended for resumes.
• It also mentions some fonts to avoid.

Recommended Fonts

8. Times New Roman

• Classic serif typeface.
• Acceptable but may not stand out.

7. Garamond

• Collection of old-style serif fonts.
• Created by 16th-century French engravers.
• Easy on the eye, suitable for resumes.

6. Verdana

• Sans-serif font designed by Matthew Carter for Microsoft in 1996.
• Good for screen display; suitable for digital viewing.

5. Trebuchet

• Sans-serif font by Vincent Conair.
• Designed to contrast with Verdana and appear well on screen.

4. Tahoma

• Used by Microsoft for various programs.
• Modern look, suitable for resumes.

3. Helvetica

• Described as friendly, professional, and beautiful.
• Well-regarded by typography experts.

2. Arial

• Clean, easy to read, modern, and professional.
• Contains more humanist characteristics.

1. Calibri

• Default Microsoft font.
• Warm, soft, stable, professional, and modern.
• Highly recommended by typography and job search experts.

Fonts to Avoid

• Comic Sans and Impact
  • Considered unprofessional.
  • May not be processed well by applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Additional Tips

• Avoid fancy or unprofessional fonts as they may hinder the processing of resumes by ATS.
• Consider using services like ZipJob for a free resume review to ensure your resume passes an ATS scan.

Closing

• Good luck with your job search!