If You're Using Times New Roman On Your Resume You're Way Behind The Times
Apparently, the type of font you use on your resume can say a lot about you and whether or not an employer will give you a call back.Â
 “It’s telegraphing that you didn’t put any thought into the typeface that you selected,†Brian Hoff, creative director of Brian Hoff Design says about the Times New Roman font, “It’s like putting on sweatpants."
She talked with multiple typography experts to get their opinions and advice on which fonts to use and which fonts to stay clear from. One of the major ones to stay away from is Times New Roman. Most people see it as an overused and boring font...basically coming across like you do not care. Check out some of the fonts below and start editing your resume!
Helvetica is all around a good font to go with. Most people will like and respect this font choice.Â
Garamond is also a good option for a resume. Some believe it is easier for the eye to follow which makes reading your resume just that much easier.Â
“You don’t have a typewriter, so don’t try to pretend that you have a typewriter,†says Luckhurst, a creative director at Collins. Generally, Courier is not a font most employers like seeing on a resume.Â
NEVER. JUST NEVER.Â
To get more information about the story by Natalie Kitroeff, check out the article at Bloomberg Business.Â