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*** Resume Format: Text and Space
Margins: Should be approximately 1" all around. Even if you're pressed for space, try not to go below 1/2" margins, which creates a visually "crowded" impression and turns readers off intuitively. For readability, we also recommend left-aligned margins over block justified text.
Left Margin . On a resume, one of the most strategic positions is the left margin, where the reader's eye naturally pauses, from top to bottom. It's a good idea to arrange your most significant information along this margin.
Right Margin. It's a common truth in graphic design that a right margin, by means of balance, can also highlight the left side. You may want to place the job location and/or dates along a right margin, balancing the relevant employer's name and your position title on the left margin.
Font: Besides the larger font size for your name, your resume font should be between 10 and 12 point for readability. For most career fields, use a conventional font such as Times, Times New Roman, Palatino, Arial, and other bookprint fonts. Alternative fonts may be not be positively received, even in some arts-related fields such as classical music or art history. Exceptions to this rule may be fields such as graphic design, architecture, or advertising, in which the overall layout and design of a resume may be considered part of the professional presentation.
