The font that should not be on your résumé—and other tips for job seekers

By simply choosing one particular font, you might be conveying to prospective employers that you’re lackluster, lazy, and difficult.

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What was once the default font of choice is now seen as lackluster, lazy, and difficult—three words we’re sure you wouldn’t put on your résumé.

The following infographic from Colorado Technical University recommends using a font that’s more easily readable, such as Georgia.

It also suggests you break out the old storyboards and weave a theme into your C.V. to paint a better picture of yourself for potential employers

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