The Musician'S Resume Handbook Page 18
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41Paper
You should invest in high-quality bond paper – it need not be too expensive, but should be better
than regular photocopy paper. Choose an attractive color, one that is easy on the eye (e.g. off-
white, ivory, pale grey). We strongly caution you against choosing a “wild” color (chartreuse,
hot pink, etc.) as a way to “stand out.” Using such colors will attract notice but will also scream
“look at me!” as if the content might not be enough to grab a reader’s attention. Think carefully
before making such a choice. (Note: going with white bont paper may actually be one way of
standing out since most résumés today are light, no-white shades.)
If you are applying for academic positions that require a curriculum vita, you might consider
downplaying the look of your document. It should still be neat and attractive, but not too “slick”
(the underlying idea here is that scholars don’t have time to be fussy over such matters).
One final note about paper selecting: some of the more expensive kinds of paper do not work well
with the laser printing available at the campus facilities. When the paper is folded, the print on
the crease often flakes off. Take the time to consider all of these details and double-check the
quality of your résumé.
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