Typefaces and fonts
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Quick Tips
A typeface is a family of characters letters, numbers and symbols. A font is a specific size of a typeface. For example, Helvetica is a typeface; Helvetica 10-point bold, Helvetica 12-point bold, and Helvetica 14-point bold are three different fonts.
If you want to mix two typefaces, I like Helvetica for the headings and Times New Roman for the text and lesser headings. Printing your name in small capital letters can be pleasing. Using larger type (12, 14, or 16 pt.) or boldface for headings can give them necessary prominence. Use italics sparingly you don’t want to overdo emphasis, and italicized words lose readability in blocks of text.
Professional resume writers use many tricks of the trade to put more information in a resume without making it seem overstuffed. They condense type, use a smaller-size font, and manipulate vertical spacing.
If you want to mix two typefaces, I like Helvetica for the headings and Times New Roman for the text and lesser headings. Printing your name in small capital letters can be pleasing. Using larger type (12, 14, or 16 pt.) or boldface for headings can give them necessary prominence. Use italics sparingly you don’t want to overdo emphasis, and italicized words lose readability in blocks of text.
Professional resume writers use many tricks of the trade to put more information in a resume without making it seem overstuffed. They condense type, use a smaller-size font, and manipulate vertical spacing.
