CVs don’t need to be bland and boring. Choosing a font different to the default setting can change the visual appeal and layout of the entire document. Some fonts are warm, some are sophisticated. Expressing yourself on the page through words and snazzy font styles.
While you may choose a font style that appeals to you, some may impact the margins, spacing and content layout, as they all have different properties. To help you in your choice, we’ve put together some fonts that we use in the CV writing process:
How Do I Know Which Font to Choose?
It can be difficult to know what size of font to use when writing your CV. By default, the font is set at 11pt for new documents. Depending on the style, it can also affect the length and layout of a CV. Here are some sizing guidelines to maximise spacing:
- Main Body (including sub-headings): Between 10pt and 12pt
- Main Headings: Between 14pt and 16pt
Knowing which font to choose is a mixture between legibility, personal preference and spacing. If the font is too small when changing its size, change to a different one that’s similar. Use your better judgement to decide what size to use for the main body and headings.
Don’t forget…
- Use one font style for the main body, and keep it consistent if changing the font for the headings.
- Keep font sizes consistent. If the main body is 10.5pt, double check the rest of the CV.