Avoid wordiness and don't get bogged down in details that are of no interest to potential employers. Quantify when possible. Format Prioritize information in your resume form the most important to least important. Have plenty of white space so the resume doesn't look crammed. Font size from 11 point to 12 point works well.
Suggested colors are white, off-white, or ivory.
Darker copy may not photocopy or scan well. Length Limit your resume to one page. However, your references may be on a separate page. An error-free resume is essential. Production Word processing using a laser printer is the best method.