Resume paper can speak volumes about you and can assist you in landing your next job. Make the right impression by using high-quality 100% cotton paper like Crane pearl white resume sheets. Personally I would stick with traditional colors like white or ecru (a beige color).
To stand out from the crowd you may want to mail your resume in a flat envelope instead of folding it and sending it in a traditional envelope. Additionally, a flat piece of paper is easier to handle and read. For best results print your resume using a laser printer. Inkjet printers tend to apply ink unevenly and have the tendency to smudge.
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