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Contents What is a resume? Why write a resume? What kind of resume should you write? Tailoring for your audience Developing your content Organizing your sections Designing your page

Your Resume: General Concerns Designing your page Choosing the right paper You may want to purchase a special paper for your resume. While white and off-white colors are fairly standard, other papers may work as long as they do not distract from the text of your resume. If you use a textured paper or one with a background pattern, check to see what your resume looks like photocopied. (Some papers photocopy very poorly). One last tip: try to coordinate your resume paper with your cover letter paper (and envelope) for a more professional application. creating a visual hierarchy using the whole page using a consistent format choosing the right paper       back to top

 Written and Designed by Bryan M. Kopp and the Business Writing Consulting/Tutoring Staff with the Assistance of Liz Thelen.

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