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- Times New Roman (outdated)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.