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Fonts & Typography

Choose fonts that look professional and are ATS-friendly

Resume Fonts & Typography

The right font makes your resume look professional and ensures readability.

Recommended Fonts

  • Calibri - Modern, clean, ATS-friendly
  • Arial - Classic, widely compatible
  • Helvetica - Professional, design-forward
  • Georgia - Elegant serif option
  • Garamond - Traditional, sophisticated

Font Sizes

  • Name: 18-24pt
  • Section Headers: 12-14pt
  • Body Text: 10-12pt

Fonts to Avoid

  • Comic Sans (unprofessional)
  • Times New Roman (outdated)
  • Decorative fonts (hard to read)
  • Script fonts (not ATS-friendly)
Golden Rule: Use a maximum of 2 font families - one for headings, one for body text.