Many employers are annoyed by having to remove the staples. Make sure that your name is on every page of your resume and addenda. Use a 9x12 white envelope . It is ideal to fax your resume, as soon as possible, and then mail a hard copy because the hard copy looks so much better . Readability is extremely important when you consider that your resume is being given 20-30 seconds by a person who may be reading one resume after another all day.
White space enhances readability .
You are competing with many others and the look of your resume is a very important first impression . The combination of great content and great design can secure the interview that you desire. At least 24 lb. quality paper . Linen, Laid, or Parchment . Some employers hate parchment paper.