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Is it fact that you should not print a Curriculum Vitae on white paper.?
Asked by Richard M
Asked by Richard M
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well its a little known fact that standard a4 paper used in offices & schools is not actually white. Look at it with a microscope - you will see so yes, you're right
well its a little known fact that standard a4 paper used in offices & schools is not actually white. Look at it with a microscope - you will see so yes, you're right
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Who told you that BS.
Answered by seeitmiway32
Answered by seeitmiway32
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no thats wrong.
The whole point of a CV is to plainly show your employment history, printing this on coloured or patterned paper will make it harder to read, thus making sure it ends up in the bin
Simple is the way forward
Answered by ScotsAirForceGunner
Answered by ScotsAirForceGunner
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no, white paper will do just fine
Answered by angie
Answered by angie
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Ive never heard that before
Answered by ange f
Answered by ange f
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I don't know if it's a "fact," but it sure looks better on cream or very light blue bonded paper.
Answered by Doodoodoodler
Answered by Doodoodoodler
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Erm...no.
Answered by Indy500
Answered by Indy500
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If you mean just regular photocopier paper, then no. Use bond paper -- something a little heavier with some texture. But for a job interview, don't go too wacky. Stay in the white to very light beige range.
Answered by Cheryl
Answered by Cheryl
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no
Answered by Billy W
Answered by Billy W
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No, that's not a requirement. The reason most people use better quality paper is that there is a perception that ivory bond or linen parchment lends credibility to a document. The truth is, once the HR department receives it, they probably just Xerox it on plain paper anyway for distribution.
Answered by nyninchdick
Answered by nyninchdick
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You print it on blue if you`re a bloke and pink if you`re a girl. Purple is for someone who doesn`t quite know what they are.
Answered by STEVIE B
Answered by STEVIE B
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i am an employer and have laughed when i have recieved a c.v. on coloured paper it is not correct protocol
Answered by TINYTI
Answered by TINYTI
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white paper is fine.. I dont think it would do to print it on coloured paper....
Answered by laurabe26
Answered by laurabe26
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No, never heard that one
Answered by lilywort
Answered by lilywort
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Absolutely not true!
Answered by Pinhead
Answered by Pinhead
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No, mine was on white paper and I have just got a new job (today). Good luck with doing your CV but don't listen to people that put you off what you are doing. Clear and simple is how your prospective employers want it to be, enough said about you to make them want you but not too much where you bore them!
It took me a while to get things sorted with regards to my CV but with help from the right people I have finally got there.
Answered by caggersnlea
Answered by caggersnlea
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No it is not fact! CVs (or our cousins in the US call Resume) should always be printed on White single sided paper ideally with 12pts font with plenty of white space to make it readable!
Hope this helps.
Answered by Physics-Student
Answered by Physics-Student
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My CV was always printed on white, 100gsm paper in black ink. It looks very clear and concise.
I hate the thought of printing on coloured paper.
In my office, I scan all incoming CV's into our Network drive if they pass the minimum criteria, and coloured paper can make it harder for our scanner to read, especially the really dark ones. As more companies and businesses catch up with us in the computer usage, they may encounter similar problems.
Answered by G!
Answered by G!
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Your CV should always be printed on white paper - the reason for this is the prevalence of document scanning at recruitment agencies. This is done purely to automate the filtering of CVs to allow specialised computer software to find buzz-words eg: managed, controlled, supervised... so that they can find the CV with the closest match to an employers specific needs
Using coloured paper tends to cause problems with text scanning - they are likely to just bin the whole CV.
You may notice that agencies are likely to ask you to send you CV via email now
Hope you're CV gets you the results you want
Answered by cornflake#1
Answered by cornflake#1
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White is fine.
Just don't
use cheap paper. Go to an office supply store and get something by Georgia Pacic,Hammermill.etc. not the store brand that's on sale.
Answered by FLOYD R
Answered by FLOYD R
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No that's incorrect, a CV can be printed on any coloured paper, however if you wish to make a good impression i would go for the expensive cream stuff always looks impressive.
Answered by Red
Answered by Red
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Hi no it has to be on white paper and not on any other colour. I dont know who told you this be its wrong and I dont think employers will be pleased to see your C.V. on whatever other colour you are thinking on printing it onto.
Answered by pixiefeet
Answered by pixiefeet
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You really shouldn't be there's no law against it. It's just kind of tacky to use plain white copy paper, like you're not putting forth much of an effort or just mass producing your resume/CV. And too, using a heavier, higher quality paper will make your resume stand out a bit more. If you take a trip to Office Max, Staples, or really any place that sells office supplies, they do havea heavier paper for resumes (and you can purchase matching envelopes and thank you cards). Of course in this day and age, many resumes are now emailed so paper really doesn't make much of a difference.
Answered by Sunidaze
Answered by Sunidaze
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That is a load of rubbish. I always print mine on white paper.
Answered by Catherine L
Answered by Catherine L
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Absolutely not.
Good quality, thick white paper is the ONLY paper you should print it on.
Whoever told you otherwise is talking bull!
And dont use fancy fonts, borders and other unnecessary additions - keep it simple and clear. 1 page if you can.
Remember the person reading it is probably busy and looking at 50 CV's - they do not have time to search for the important information in amongst the trivia.
always work on the basis of : - Is the info i need clearly visible? If not- BIN, NEXT !
Answered by Subic
Answered by Subic
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Well I wouldn't go for pink if I was you...I've never heard that before. White is usually a good choice, or maybe cream if you're using a really good quality paper. I have to say white has always worked for me.
Answered by Jen_Greebo
Answered by Jen_Greebo
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There is a condition called Irlens Syndrome that many people do not even know they suffer from.
It is often confused with dyslexia because one eye translates info slightly slower than the other one and that means that black print on white paper can jump or wobble or sink into the page like its gone 3D.
Laser ink can dry shiny. Put that on a very white page and read it under fluorescent lights, and some people will get tired eyes very quickly.
The answer to both problems is to use eleven or twelve point font in a round lettering like Arial (same as you would to help a dyslexic) and also to soften the glare by using a buff or cream paper. Some readers wont know what the difference is, they will simply, after a load of other black-on-white resumes, find yours somehow more restful and easier to absorb.
Our local council produces meeting minutes on pastel paper for the same reasons, but pale blue or lilac might seem a little too unprofessional to some companies.
Answered by madbaggage
Answered by madbaggage
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I have always been told that a CV MUST be printed on white paper. That way it can be photocopied much easier if there are several people on the interview panel.
Answered by k
Answered by k
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You should always print your CV on white paper it would be bad practise not to
Answered by Baps .
Answered by Baps .
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White paper is far better and far more acceptable- anything else would be distracting.
Answered by Libby
Answered by Libby
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