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English for Tourism & Hospitality (107) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

i. Choose the right font type and size

It’s critical your CV is legible and easy to follow. To improve
readability, be sure to choose the proper font type and size.

The two primary font categories are serif and sans-serif. Serif
fonts (Times New Roman, Courier, Georgia) have small,
decorative flourishes while sans-serif (Helvetica, Arial, Geneva)
fonts do not. It’s best to choose a sans-serif font because, in
most cases, they’re easier to read.

Additionally, keep your text between 10–12 points. While it can
be tempting to reduce your font size to reduce the number of
pages, you should never sacrifice readability for length.

ii. Check your margins

Be sure to check your CV margin size. Margins that are too
large will leave too much white space on each page while
margins that are too small can make the page seem over-filled.
A good rule is to keep your margins between 1–1.5 inches.

iii. Utilize your space effectively
CVs can become lengthy, especially if you’ve been in your
industry for several years and have amassed a great deal of
experience. To ensure you’re using space effectively and your
CV is easy to read, consider using the following techniques:

a) Bulleted lists: Make lists, (such as your collection of skills
or awards) easier to consume by adding small bullets.

b) Section headers: Distinguish section headers from the
rest of your CV content by making them bolder, larger or
underlined.

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