Consistency - A resume should be consistent in margins and style. Other Design Issues Use white space to surround text. Generally, use a common font with high readability. Times, Palatino, or New Century are all good choices for your text. Times is more compact than Palatino, New Century is wider.
Headers are often the same font as text, but they can be in a contrasting typeface.
Helvetica and Arial are two good choices for header fonts. Generally use 12 point type for your text. If you need more space, try 11 point or 10 point. Create contrast between headers and body text. Use boldface and italics for emphasis, avoid effects such as outline and shadow.