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Subject:Re: Top Resume and Cover Letter Pet Peeves From:Melanie Palmer <melanie -at- CRAB -dot- WA -dot- GOV> Date:Fri, 23 Jan 1998 10:25:22 -0800
Yahbut... I think people generally assume that TmsRmn and Arial are
"safe" fonts.. for exactly the reason you stated in #2. You glorify and
penalize them in the same shot. :) Sure I could send you the fonts with
the mail .. but then you'd have to "work at it" and install the fonts.
What's an applicant to do?
> 2. E-mailed resumes that use fonts I don't have on my computer, making
> all your careful formatting go haywire as Windows substitutes Times
> New
> Roman.
>
> 4. I realize this one's entirely personal preference, but I'm always
> relieved to see someone avoid Times New Roman and Arial in a printed
> resume and letter. It's stunning how many applicants use these tired
> typefaces.
>
