Your name and contact data, a neat format devoid of unequal spacing, indents, white space or formatting discrepancies, correct spelling and grammar,
consistent font type and size, a clear, concise, quantified list of accomplishments beginning with enticing action words and significant keywords that relate to the position.
Not exact matches
-- simple and easy to read is always better — use the rule of 3: no more than 3 colors, 3
fonts, or 3 sizes of
type — utilize a
consistent palette of colors that don't clash — make sure there is a strong contrast between the text and the background — keep it
consistent (different pages shouldn't feel like a different site)-- keep in mind that most visitors scan websites from left to right (so consider placing important information on the left side)-- make your logo link back to the homepage — have links change color when you hover over them
However, a wide variety of display technologies presents significant challenges to ensure
consistent, high - quality reading experiences, which are possible when combining
type design and
font rendering considerations in a single solution.
Also, make sure the
font type, color, and size, the contact information you provide, and even the name you use on both documents remain
consistent.
Bring a professionally
typed and formatted list of references with you to the interview, preferably with a
font and formatting style that is
consistent with your resume.To really stand out from the competition, you can make your references list a powerful part of your overall marketing presentation by including a brief background of how the person knows you and for how many years, along with a summary of the qualifications and achievements that your reference can speak to.
If you are creating a new resume, but copy and pasting sections from a previous document, make sure the
font type, size and general formatting features are
consistent because recruiters will notice.
Be
consistent with your use of
font and styles, bullet
types, dates, headers and other problematic formatting.
Keep bullets and
fonts consistent in size and
type.