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Do you feel that a Resume should be on white paper only ?
If you have a type of paper that has design on it, such as a pale scene, do you feel it detracts or sparks more interest to have something that stands out ?
So is it white paper only and always ....or use colored paper or slight designs ?
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Do you feel that a Resume should be on white paper only ?
If you have a type of paper that has design on it, such as a pale scene, do you feel it detracts or sparks more interest to have something that stands out ?
So is it white paper only and always ....or use colored paper or slight designs ?
It really depends upon the job you are applying to but the general consensus is white, off-white or beige color. Best to err on the conservative side unless you are looking for a job where you need to show off your artsy side.
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I agree, off-white just to make it stand out a bit, if you do use paper. We "encourage" all applicants to submit their resume online. That way we can review them from our HR management software andjust print out the ones we want to invite for interviews. When you get 60-100 applicants for one opening and only 5-6 are qualified it saves a lot of tie (and paper). One guy did a "european style" resume, with a color photo and all kinds of fancy colored graphics. (rejected)
If you are in a graphics or creative industry, design your resume. Otherwise use arial or times font, in not too small of a font size, no smaller than 10, preferably 11 or 12 points.
on a nice heaveyweight stock, preferably very lt grey, white, or cream. Envelopes to match. Mostly likely you will be submitting online into a database, but bring some nice ones to the interview to hand out.
My name is in purple on my resume and everything else is basic/traditional. I don't know if companies like it or dislike it. I've never gotten any specific feedback on it... but would I think if the job is very creative you should have a more creative resume.
Thank you everyone. I decided to go with heavystock white paper.
My name is a different color than the rest of the resume, the remainder of the resume is in black.
My resume was submitted online and I am bringing a copy of my resume to the interview. ( I read last night it's a good idea to bring a hard copy of your resume ).
Thank you everyone. I decided to go with heavystock white paper.
My name is a different color than the rest of the resume, the remainder of the resume is in black.
My resume was submitted online and I am bringing a copy of my resume to the interview. ( I read last night it's a good idea to bring a hard copy of your resume ).
You should bring several copies, at least one for each person you will be interviewing with.
Also, if they move further with you a next step will likely be to ask for references. You should also have a couple of copies of reference sheets with you as well (just in case).
You should bring several copies, at least one for each person you will be interviewing with.
Also, if they move further with you a next step will likely be to ask for references. You should also have a couple of copies of reference sheets with you as well (just in case).
I was curious about references : The online application does not request any.
Is this something they ask for when they are considering hiring you ?
I was curious about references : The online application does not request any.
Is this something they ask for when they are considering hiring you ?
Generally, yes. Checking references is time-intensive. So most employers will narrow down the field of applicants to their top choice, or perhaps two or three, and check only those references as a means of confirming their choice. There are exceptions though. Some employers will check everyone's references as a matter of policy.
Generally it is a good idea to have them on hand at any time during your job search, including at the interview, but don't offer them until asked. When you are asked and provide your references, it's helpful to give your references a heads-up that they might be getting a call.
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