Employers then access a candidate's resume by searc hing for key words. Develop your resume by using the following guidelines for format and content. Keep it simple. Standard serif and sans serif fonts work best. Avoid ornate fonts and fonts where the characters touch.
Font size is also important.
Use sizes between 10 points and 14 points type size. Italics and underlining cause problems for the scanner, especially if combined . Vertical or horizontal lines should be used sparingly. When used, leave at least a quarter of an inch of space around the line. Do not compress or expand the space between letters or lines.