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Resume Tips: Printing Your Resume
In today's electronic world, paper is slowly
but surely becoming obsolete. This does not mean that it is dead however and there
will still be plenty of cases where you need to use paper to make the right
impression. One of these cases will be when you are printing out your resume; you
should take all steps necessary to ensure that the document is as clean, crisp and
as professional as possible. You are using this resume as a representation of
yourself and as a result, you should consider the way you print your resume to be
of the utmost importance.
Although resumes are often posted online and emailed in today's
corporate world, a fresh printed resume can come in handy in many situations.
Having said that, here are a few guidelines that will hold you in good standing,
whenever you use a printed resume:
Keep it Professional in Black &
White
You should always print on either white or ivory colored paper,
which is considered a pure and professional approach. Colored paper can be
difficult to read and may denote an immaturity level.
You will also want to make sure that you use only black ink. Your
resume is supposed to be a list of your qualifications and achievements in a
working environment. There should be no need for you to use colored ink for any
reason. Not only is colored ink harder to read, it may even smudge easier and give
you a sloppy impression. Making your resume stand out is important, but relying on
colored ink for this is the wrong approach.
Keep it Crisp, Clean &
Fresh
After you print the resume, keep it crisp and clean. Let the ink
dry on the sheets before you begin stapling them together. Once, you’ve put it all
together, immediately place the resume sheets into a folder or a book, where they
will stay protected until you need to use them. The edges should be straight and
crisp, free of rips, crinkles, or other marks.
A Few Extra Copies could Give you the Competitive
Edge
When you are in a business setting, you should always have a few
pristine copies of your resume on hand. When you are going in for an interview,
carrying a perfect copy of the resume is recommended. While the person interviewing
you may already have a printed copy of your resume handy, showing up with a copy
should help you with making a good impression. It could indicate that you are
prepared and eager to please; good qualities in an employee. Additionally, you may
be interviewed by multiple people and having more than one copy of your resume will
be appreciated.
Having good looking copies of your resume on hand should also
help you make an impression if you happen to run into any important executives, who
take an interest in you. You can show them this resume, helping to build interest
in yourself and this can aid you with making highly placed contacts. Should a
position open up in their company, they will already have your resume on hand and
you may be contacted about interviewing for the position.
A resume is a tool which is going to help you be noticed and land
the job you are after. While many resumes are dealt with in a solely electronic
matter, having hard copies may give you an advantage. Make sure your printed
resumes are in mint condition; this will help you make the best impression
possible.
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