Resume Tips

[Maxx102]

Hi All - I would have put this under the hiring/backround forum - but it keeps timing out.

Anyway here is the question that I have and I am hoping for some type of advice if I am doing something wrong.

My main concern is the type of paper I am using for my resume. I am using a a 100% cotton, 32lb Southworth Watermarked Resume Paper in Gray. I have heard two types of thoughts on this. If it is a different color that plain white then it has a more likely hood of being spotted, some have said that resumes could be in a mild pink or light blue - neither of which appeal to me.

Should I being using this color or should I try an Ivory color instead? I want to make a good impression but I am confused.

The reason why I am thinking of switching from the Gray is because I have read that if photocopies need to be made, then a clear copy can be made instead of having a spotty copy do to the flaked gray pattern.

Thoughts?

[Kimble]

Hi All - I would have put this under the hiring/backround forum - but it keeps timing out.

Anyway here is the question that I have and I am hoping for some type of advice if I am doing something wrong.

My main concern is the type of paper I am using for my resume. I am using a a 100% cotton, 32lb Southworth Watermarked Resume Paper in Gray. I have heard two types of thoughts on this. If it is a different color that plain white then it has a more likely hood of being spotted, some have said that resumes could be in a mild pink or light blue - neither of which appeal to me.

Should I being using this color or should I try an Ivory color instead? I want to make a good impression but I am confused.

The reason why I am thinking of switching from the Gray is because I have read that if photocopies need to be made, then a clear copy can be made instead of having a spotty copy do to the flaked gray pattern.

Thoughts?

Law enforcement is a professional job, and as such you should use a professional color (i.e. white paper with black ink only). Using colors to make your resume stand out is completely unnecessary for LE applications because there are many steps in the application process that will allow you to stand out. Also, LE is a career field about uniformity, which is why uniformed officers have identical unifrorms (you won't see one officer wearing a navy uniform and another wearing a pastel blue). Trust me on this, if you want to make a professional impression on the department you're applying with, stick with white paper and black ink.

[scott715us]

Damn, and I thought paper was paper....:D

[K-9MALY]

Damn, and I thought paper was paper....

Dude, thanks for chiming in first, cuz I was feeling a bit sheepish on not knowing what the hell young'un was talking about! I am full of useful knowledge now