03-08-2016, 10:16 AM
There are a few reasons why it's important to keep the font on your resume simple. First of all, many of them are read by the applicant tracking systems I mentioned, not by people. Those systems work best reading text rather than fancy formatting.
It's also important for the hiring manager to be able to easily read your resume. Using a 10 or 12 point font will ensure that your resume is read. Basic fonts like Arial, Verdana, Calibri, and Times New Roman work well. You can make section headers a little larger or bold.