The Best Fonts for Your Resume
When formatting your resume, choose from the 10 font options below. Each of these ATS-friendly fonts will help give your document the polished, professional look it needs to succeed in today’s job market.
1. Aptos
2. Arial Narrow
3. Calibri
4. Cambria
5. Candara
6. Corbel
7. Franklin Gothic Book
8. Georgia
9. Tahoma
10. Verdana
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Frequently Asked Questions: Resume Fonts
Trust your instinct. Scroll through the examples above a second time, and try applying each font to your resume text. Which do you find most appealing? Often, the font(s) you’re naturally drawn to will best reflect your work style and personality.
If you’re struggling to choose among several fonts, also take into account your target job and industry. Are you interested in a work setting that’s more traditional or modern? This preference can help you choose your font, as some styles come off more formal than others:
Traditional fonts
- Arial Narrow
- Cambria
- Franklin Gothic Book
- Georgia
Modern fonts
- Aptos
- Calibri
- Candara
- Corbel
- Tahoma
- Verdana
No more than two. When you use three or more fonts, they can make the format look “busy” and end up distracting from your content.
About 17 points for your name, 14 points for section headings, and 11 points for all other resume text. These sizes help give your information a clear hierarchy. (Note: Verdana runs a little larger than other fonts, so if you use this style, reduce the above numbers by a point or two.)