4: JOB SEARCH TOOLS
The one exception to this rule might be if you’re pursuing work in a creative field. Yet even then these resumes must remain cautiously creative. Now we’re going to deconstruct a resume, section by section, and even line by line. We’ll start at the top, end at the bottom. Don’t worry about the final look or format of your resume just yet. Start with the core content. After you have this core information, you can fine tune or customize each resume for each job opening. This is called “targeting” your resume. Font Selection and Size There are two types of fonts: serif and sans serif. Serif fonts have tails or feet and sans serif fonts do not. Sans serif fonts are generally considered easier to read. Some font types are recognized by almost all applicant tracking systems (view the list in the box below). Whichever font you decide on, make sure to be consistent throughout your resume with the possible exception of using a different font type for your name to make it stand out. Font size is measured in points and anywhere from 10-12 is best, but again, you can make your name stand out by increasing its size and applying a bold format. F ont type examples that are readable by applicant tracking systems Serif Fonts Garamond Georgia Times New Roman Sans Serif Fonts Arial Calibri Tahoma
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