A well-formatted CV needs careful attention to typography, spacing and printing. Follow these guidelines:
Formatting Rules
- Use standard fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman (10-12pt)
- Maintain 1-inch margins on all sides
- Use bold for section headings, not for entire sentences
- Keep consistent spacing between sections
- Use bullet points instead of long paragraphs
- Avoid too many colors — stick to black text
Printing Tips
- Print on A4 white paper (80gsm or higher)
- Use a laser printer for professional results
- Never print on colored or textured paper
- Print only on one side of the paper
File Format
- PDF is the safest format — preserves formatting everywhere
- Only use Word if explicitly requested by the employer
- Name your file:
FirstName-LastName-CV.pdf