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Fonts
by
ResumeEdge.com
- The Net's Premier Resume Writing and Editing Service
Since
scanning equipment may differ from company to company, it�s best to err on
the conservative side when choosing fonts that will be easily read by the
software.
Therefore,
avoid all �designer� fonts that are difficult for a human being to read.
If anything, the scanning software will have even more difficulty.
It�s best to stick with classic fonts like Arial, which is san serif, or Times New Roman, a popular serif font. Other good choices are Garamond, Bookman, Courier New, and Century Schoolbook.
Font size
Don�t make the software work extra hard to read all the characters in your resume, as this may lead to mistakes and missed keywords. It�s best to use a font size between 9 and 12, depending upon the font.
