Every candidate wants to put their best ‘font’ forward, particularly when it comes to their CV. Just like you should not begin your CV with your “Activities and Interests” section or allow it to creep onto five pages, the best CV font is one that covers a few bases.

Here are the best fonts for CV writing – see how they weigh in with your favourites.

Remember that with resume fonts, the effect is subliminal. Focus on ones that will subtly impress rather than obviously detract.

• Arial – This is a standard resume font, but it is not particularly sophisticated. It is a sans serif font that many of us are familiar with, especially when browsing the internet, but it may border on banal. Nonetheless, Arial is a safe bet.
• Times rather than Times New Roman – Like Arial, it is tried-and-true. But if you want to go with Times, try Times minus the New Roman. The letters appear less awkward and condensed, especially at smaller sizes, thus making it ideal for digital use.
• Georgia – If you are looking to stand out from the Times New Roman crowd, Georgia is a nice option. It was designed for computer screen reading, so it is both easy and pleasant to read.
• Garamond – It has a simple elegance that looks polished in print or on screen.