For instance, while the standard resume is written in black font, should you consider accent colors like green or purple?
Overall, she says, when it comes to your resume, "make it boring," adding, "no colors, no charts, no graphs, no pictures."
'Nobody really wants a creative accountant'When it comes to a colorful font, experts agree it really depends on the industry you're in.
Keep it to Arial, Times New Roman or Calibri, 11-point, black font on a white or cream-colored resume.
If you've chosen a color other than black, try printing out your resume to see if it's legible before using it.
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