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I know this is possibly going a bit too far, but learning the basics of typography/design goes a long way. https://practicaltypography.com https://practicaltyp
by jowiar 9y ago
I know this is possibly going a bit too far, but learning the basics of typography/design goes a long way.
https://practicaltypography.com https://practicaltypography.com is a pretty nice introduction on the topic, but overall, if there's any one major thing to keep in mind,
It's this:
Use white space.
The difference between something that looks thrown together and something that looks professional often come down to simply giving a shit about where text is and where text isn't. Does it look good? No? Try again.
Beyond that, don't go crazy with fonts. Two-maybe three weights/variants of one typeface will probably be sufficient -- I've generally found it's a lot easier for an amateur to make things that don't suck when they aren't trying to pair fonts.
- z1mm32m4n 9y agoI want to second this. The number one problem with resumes is that they all focus on the positive space: craming as much text and non-data-ink onto the page as possible. Let your main point breathe. Also: use a professional typeface. Recruiters look at Times New Roman, Arial, and Computer Modern all day. Try Avenir, Garamond, or San Francisco. Maybe even pay for a font license. > And finally, font choice. The fastest, easiest, and most visible improvement you can make to your typography is to ignore the fonts that came free with your computer (known as system fonts) and buy a professional font (like my fonts equity and concourse, or others found in font recommendations). A professional font gives you the benefit of a professional designer’s skills without having to hire one. — https://practicaltypography.com/typography-in-ten-minutes.html https://practicaltypography.com/typography-in-ten-minutes.ht...