Tag: CV

If Comic Sans is your favorite font, you might not want to use it on your resume, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.

“Bloomberg asked three typography wonks which typefaces make a curriculum vitae look classiest, which should never, ever be seen by an employer, and whether emojis are fair game.”

If your go-to font is Times New Roman, you’re in for a surprise from the typeface experts quoted by Bloomberg. Read the article here and tell us which font graces your resume. Or do you even have a word doc resume?? Last time I asked for someone’s resume, they sent me to their LinkedIn page.

Image: Tucker Pierce, Sam Fox School’15

In today’s highly competitive job market, job seekers are looking for ways to differentiate themselves from the large stack of resumes on a hiring manager’s desk.  One sure way is to know how well you fit the desired candidate profile? Even before you apply for a job, you should know how to emphasize your compatibility for the position.

How?  By really reading and dissecting the job description.  Be sure to address in all your communication – resume, cover letter and interview – how well you fit based on the needs of the company; addressing specific skills the company seeks and desires.

Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the company, your passion and inspiration for the position will focus the recruiter on your fit for the job.  It will provide the recruiter a more complete picture of how well you will help the organization. Never hesitate to be passionate about an opportunity, especially when you have a strong compatibility quotient.

Photo credit: Still Life with Resumes by DresdenPlaid, Flickr Creative Commons