The aesthetics of the curriculum vitae are of paramount importance to catch the eye of the recruiter who reads us and to stand out from the crowd by compared to other candidates. The general layout, the photo, or even the choice of colors are the first aspects that we think of, but we should not neglect the choice of the font.

Which font should you choose on your CV? How to choose among all the possible options? With our comprehensive, in-depth article, you’ll know where to go to create an effective and eye-pleasing resume.

Why are fonts so important?

When discussing the subject, it may make some smile, but the font has a bigger impact than you think on the CV. Whatever may be said, at first glance, your resume is judged by the recruiter even before the recruiter reads the content of your document.

First of all, the font must therefore be legible, but it must also give style and be following the rest of your CV. Italics and bold can be used without problem to highlight relevant information or simply to give the text a little relief. Be careful not to overuse them anyway so as not to lose the reader with information formatted differently on each line. Finally, the size of the writing must in no case exceed the size of 12, the ideal being 9 or 10.

Our advice: the idea of ​​mixing several different fonts is not a bad idea at all, but in general, it is better to stick to one or two choices at most to keep consistency and ease of reading throughout the course. document.

The most effective fonts in the CV: the TOP 5

First of all, you should know that some fonts are automatically installed in Word, but others can be purchased or easily downloaded online. Below we highlight the fonts that are usually already installed on computers, in the word processing software.

• Helvetica: straightforward and safe
  With the Helvetica font, indeed, one does not take too many risks because it is fairly used and very effective writing on a CV. She inspires a professional and serious side and if you have little or no experience, we strongly recommend convincing the recruiter of your professionalism. In addition, this font is perfectly legible, making it easy to read your curriculum vitae.

• Century Gothic: efficiency guaranteed
  The Century Gothic font is a sure bet in a resume. By using it, you play the card of efficiency and action, because that is how it is perceived by human resources professionals. As with Helvetica, it is preferred for a young recent graduate, but also candidates applying in the field of technology.

• Garamond: a little romanticism
  For those looking for a job in the literary world or even writing, the Garamond font will suit them perfectly. Indeed, it is quite close to handwriting and therefore conveys a little more emotions than the others, while remaining easily readable. Its little sister, the Times New Roman font, plays in the same category and will fit under the same circumstances.

Warning: Times New Roman is however often considered a boring and monotonous font! So be sure to pair it with a modern or even creative CV.

• Verdana: double-edged
  This font can be seen in two different ways by the recruiter because it is considered neutral writing. Human resources may then assume that the candidate prefers the reader to focus on content rather than form or that the reader simply did not want to put in the presentation effort. For the Arial font, it’s a bit of the same concern. Indeed, these last two scripts are often the default fonts of word processing software. To avoid a negative effect, pay particular attention to the look of your CV!
• Georgia: our favorite
  The last one, but no not the least important is the Georgia police. It is considered by scholars to be the short story “Times New Roman” that we told you about earlier in the article. Indeed, it is more modern and fresher than the latter. To stay in tune with the times, we strongly recommend this readable and contemporary font.

Fonts: what about your character?

Yes, a font must look like you, but above all, you must like it and this is the first point to consider. Do you have a rather sweet and creative personality? Don’t restrict yourself to a very rigid and straightforward typeface. So opt for a softer choice, in which you can convey a little of yourself to your reader. The same goes the other way around.

If you like thoroughness and pay attention to detail, don’t choose a font that’s too loose just because that it looks aesthetically pleasing and looks good on your document.

The font is not the only point that is important on your resume. The CV design in a more general way should receive your full attention and should clearly reflect you. Indeed, a creative and fresh CV makes the recruiter want to read all the content of your CV.