What’s the smallest font size and margins I can use?
Use of more than 3 font sizes can be annoying and difficult to read. While the actual font size varies with the type selected, the text in the body of your resume should be no larger than 14 and no smaller than a 10 pitch. Your name, however, can be larger: up to 20 pitch. Font styles should be chosen from those commonly used; e.g., Times New Roman and Arial. You should generally stick to one font style throughout your resume. It’s important to be consistent with use of the font size: e.g., the size used for section headings should generally be the same. A one inch margin on each side of the resume is recommended. However, to keep a resume to one page, the margins can be slightly reduced.
