Resume question

Originally Posted by southernpnm2012

I'm currently registered for spring informal rush at a SEC school and am trying to get my resume together for recs. I am wondering if it's appropriate to use "designer" paper for my resume.

The paper I am considering using has a design similar design to this, only it would be plain/solid white where my resume information would be... would something like this be okay to use? Or should I stick with plain, white paper? I tried to do a search on this, but I couldn't find any info on this.

Thanks!!

I understand wanting to stick out and be unique, but I would just stick to plain paper. If you really don't want to use white, maybe a light, pastel color would be nice. But no designs.

I deal with a lot of HR stuff at work. Whenever I see resumes on "designer" paper, I honestly think that they're trying too hard. It just don't strike me as professional.

And for the love of G-d and all things Elle Woods, make sure it's not scented!

[honeychile]

Also, about clubs or organizations, please mention if you need to be sponsored for the organization, elected to it, or volunteer. It's not a big deal which it is, but it does define the activity better.

The most design I'd ever use (or have seen) is maybe a line of color down the side, or across the top or bottom.

ETA: I think the type of paper is most important than a design, such as Crane, Tiffany or such. This is an example. One woman for whom I wrote a rec used matching notes to thank the women who gave her recs, then let us all know with the same matching cards. I was impressed with her style!

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by honeychile

ETA: I think the type of paper is most important than a design, such as Crane, Tiffany or such. This is an example. One woman for whom I wrote a rec used matching notes to thank the women who gave her recs, then let us all know with the same matching cards. I was impressed with her style!

Oooooo . . . what did she go?