What Type of Paper Should You Use for a Resume?

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Tip 1 - Nine Worst Résumé Mistakes

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fyre Side | permalink

Job applicants that think they know how to compose a compelling curriculum vitae are in for a surprise.
Tags: resume,job,career,hiring

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/2001/11/01/1101resume.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - The Weight of Resume Paper: What Should You Print On?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by malice 29r | permalink

For further reading: http://www.professionalresumewriters.net/weight-resume-paper-print-on/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - What Type of Paper Should a Resume Be Printed On?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Moppel | permalink

It's a fine detail, but the type of paper you use to print your resume on really does matter. Low-quality, murky white paper from your local discount store just won't cut it for a professional ...

For further reading: http://woman.thenest.com/type-paper-should-resume-printed-on-1838.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - resume paper is obsolete — Ask a Manager

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Colin Casey | permalink

A reader writes: What are your thoughts on "resume paper"? Considering how many retailers stock it (and have stocked it for decades), I imagine many people

For further reading: http://www.askamanager.org/2013/11/resume-paper-is-obsolete.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Ignore These 10 Outdated Pieces of Career Advice - US News

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jim Canfield | permalink

Job-search advice that worked a decade or more ago isn’t always effective today.
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For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2011/07/11/ignore-these-10-outdated-pieces-of-career-advice ^[5]

Tip 6 - What Type of Paper Should a Resume Be Printed On? | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gnter Sieg | permalink

Employers notice your resume’s appearance before they notice its content. Even the type of paper you print it on can influence a potential employer’s opinion of your character and qualifications. Instead of trying to stand out with bright colors or attention-grabbing fonts and graphics, strive for a neutral, professional appearance that...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/about_5195108_type-should-resume-printed-on_.html ^[6]