I know, I know. You're looking at the topic of printing a resume thinking, "This guy is a dinosaur. No one snail-mails a printed resume these days. That is so twentieth century!" So if you really feel that way, stop reading here. But for the very reason that Gutenberg is edging toward extinction, how would those unversed in antiquity respond to a rare instance when a prospective employer requests a posted resume? And wouldn't you want to print two copies for the day of the interview, one for yourself and one for an absentminded interviewer (I've met them) who does not have the presence of mind to have your resume on hand for reference during the interview? Really, it won't hurt to read these three brief tips.
1. Choose a white or light-colored matted 8½" X 11" 20- to 40-pound paper stock. These are universal standards. Stick to them. No need to get too fancy with something like a card stock, but don't be too cheap either by using what amount to tissue paper.
2. Use black ink. I would imagine a deep blue would be all right for those who are obsessed with being different, as long as they remember that conformance has its place too.
3. Print originals, not photocopies. Show some professional pride. You are worth the extra investment of spent ink. The sharpness of your print facilitates scanning.
That didn't hurt, did it?
