Resume paper?

[SixToe]

I have good paper stock.

I also have stark white or ivory.

Any preferences?

 

[mike311gd]

I like ivory. I just think it looks better. But I don't think it matters a great deal.

So long as what you've got written on it isn't worthy of the cylinder file, it shouldn't matter.

 

[KevinmH9]

Some texts will tell you to use ivory, but employers really don't sit there and inspect what kind of paper you use. As long as it's written in correct format and grammer, you'll be fine.

 

[Screwball]

Spelling too.

 

[SixToe]

Grammer and speling is important.

 

[jps]

I don't care in the least. I tend to look at what's on it and hire accordingly. just be sure it's professional and you're fine.

 

[Barsuk]

Some texts will tell you to use ivory, but employers really don't sit there and inspect what kind of paper you use. As long as it's written in correct format and grammer, you'll be fine.

It's like 10,000 spoons ...

 

[Beaker]

I have some good ivory paper, but it seems like I haven't used it in ages--everyone just wants email.

 

[AMacIsaac]

Pink. [/elle woods]

 

[JRoyal]

I'd go with eggshell with Romalian type. Add a watermark if you can.

 

[SixToe]

No ivory in the house. Only white, with watermarks.

I thank I'll be fine.

 

[Buck]

The parchment/ivory thing is done to death. Personally, I think it's corny.

 

[HejiraHenry]

I think the resume paper thing is mostly to make you feel good.

But I would avoid the cheap stuff they use in your printers at work.

 

[bigpern23]

As someone who has hired several people and seen even more resumes from applicants I can honestly say I don't give a **** what kind of paper is used. Has never factored into a hiring decision in even the slightest fashion.

 

[CUinthenewsroom]

I don't think anyone is suggestioning that the paper will have an impact, but it is part of the overall first impression. If you send it on nicer paper, it helps put out a nice first impression. If you send it on plain white printer paper with faded type, that is going to send out a bad impression. Again, it's not going to be the deciding factor (if it was, how the hell would want that job anyway?), but I'd think, for some anyway, it probably plays a part, even subconsciously.

Of course, if what is written on the paper isn't good enough, well then who cares.

I had an interview about in which the hiring editor told me that I was the only person that did not have an error on the resume or cover letter. This was for a copy editing job.

 

[mike311gd]

Pink. [/elle woods]

Make sure it's scented.

 

[BB Bobcat]

what is paper?

 

[Tom Petty]

what is paper?

exactly what i was thinking.