Best Fonts for Your Resume in 2026 — Recruiter-Tested Choices
Sunil Kalikayi4/8/20263 min read
Top Sans-Serif Fonts
Calibri (Microsoft standard, ATS-safe), Inter (modern, highly readable), Lato (clean, professional), Open Sans (web-optimized), Roboto (tech-forward). Best for: tech, startup, and modern professional roles.
Top Serif Fonts
Georgia (classic, high readability), Garamond (traditional, academic feel), Times New Roman (universal but overused), Cambria (Microsoft professional). Best for: finance, law, academia, and conservative industries.
Fonts to Avoid
Comic Sans (unprofessional), Papyrus (same), Courier New (typewriter look, outdated), Impact (too heavy), any handwriting or script font.