ENGL 148 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sans-Serif, Serif
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Grouping (proximity: similar items are grouped together. Repetition: keep similar items formatted in the same way, dates need to be treated the same way throughout the entire document. Consistency: elements should be consistent throughout the doc. Contrast: using contrasting colors, letter size etc, grab attention, font size and type. Balance: the quadrant test, serif and sans serif fonts, need a balance between white space and blank space, two column format. Chunking: deliver information to the reader into easy to manage chunks. Filtering: break up texts with graphics etc. Important quotes: using horizontal line to divide info, straight lines. Job ad is used for both resume and cover letter (re do this) Work with action verbs that indicate your level of responsibility: taught, managed. Most employers will expect a chronological resume. Skills resume: allows you to prioritize what you consider to be the most important: skills resume. Even in a skills resume work from most recent experience back in time.