With all the different fonts available out there, choosing the right one can be

a tough job. So here is an interesting list (in no particular sequence) of 10 gr

eat fonts for best first impression.
1. Garamond
Garamond is liked by many for its neat and spaced out look. It is a typography t
hat shouts professional with its clean and sharp appearance. Garamond has really
a rich history behind it and its amazing crisp visibility makes it a regular on
senior level professionals resumes.
2. Rockwell
One of my favourite fonts of all time is Rockwell. This typeface is bold and str
ong and it gives your resume a distinct and confident look. Rockwell should be p
rimarily used for headlines because of its mono-weighted stroke. It may add a go
od impression to your resume, provided you use it right.
3. Constantia
One of my selections from Microsoft s ClearType Font Collection, is Constantia. Th
e font s rounder letter forms make it appear warmer, and less stuffy. It s also appr
opriate for use both on-screen and in print, making it practical for when you ne
ed to share out your resume in both digital and hard copy form.
4. Gill Sans
Gill Sans is one of the fonts I used for my college projects and assignments for
headings. Another Sans Serif font, Gill Sans presents a friendly look without b
eing too overstated, yet doesn t come across as crass.
5. Didot
Didot is an idiosyncratic serif font with a posh look. This classy font can lend
some style to your resume and seems to be particularly popular for industries l
ike fashion and lifestyle. However, its delicate serifs display most clearly in
larger sizes, so it might be better to use Didot for headers rather than body of
your resume.
6. Helvetica
Helvetica rules the font world. It is a flexible, diverse and a real full-bodied
font. The beauty of Helvetica is in its non-aligned status. It is a font that c
an blend with any style. It s clear and simple without being understated. In a res
ume, Helvetica adds a lot of impact, but it doesn t take the limelight away from s
tructure. It is also really easy to read in different sizes.
7. Cambria
Cambria is commonly used by Microsoft Office programmes and is something your ey
es can never get bored of. Its sturdy letter construction maintains legibility e
ven at small sizes. This makes Cambria a good choice for both online and printed
resumes of high quality.
8. Droid Serif
Droid is a font that released in 2007. Though the font is intended to be used on
small screens of mobile handsets, I prefer this font for my printed releases. N
ot very commonly used, it makes the subject and matter of the resume look very a

ttractive and different from other resumes. It s one of the fonts used by elite re
sume making services in India as well.
9. Calibri
Although it has been the default Microsoft Word font since 2007, Calibri is stil
l not used as often as Arial, which is considered to be the worst font in resume
s by some as it is almost overused. This font has other perfect things going in
its favour like typing in Calibri at a 12 pt. size will produce around 600 to 75
0 words, the ideal size of a two-page resume.
10. Proxima Nova
Proxima Nova is not listed in most top font lists because it does not come for f
ree. Since it is treated positively in the professional world, it may be worth t
he price to upgrade to this font if you are applying to a job at a more formal c
ompany or for a senior position. It has a softer feel and yet, it is considered
to be a hit among top suits.
There you have it, 10 classic resume fonts that everyone who has ever focussed o
n their resume should have in his/her professional weapon store. Go out and enjo
y branding yourself with them!