The resume paper you use to apply for a pharmacy technician position needs to make a statement. The paper should be high quality to resemble your professionalism.
"What kind of paper should I use to print my resume?"
This is a common concern for pharmacy technician job seekers near the end of the resume-creation process. Your pharmacy technician resume needs to impress. The best paper will show hiring managers that you mean business. Before you fall asleep, give this some consideration.
You want your pharmacy technician resume to stand above the rest. Now, the paper itself won't get you the technician position. But poor quality paper can rule you out. Using odd paper, styles, stickers, borders, or uncommon fonts are all unprofessional.
Your pharmacy technician resume should be printed on the best paper.
Paper Texture
High quality paper shows potential employers that you understand that this job process is serious. Do not use printer paper. You will be at a serious disadvantage.
Common professional paper textures are linen, cotton and parchment. At least 25% cotton is probably the best because it has a soft feel and look. Linen is typically grainy looking and can distract the reader from your resume content.
Paper Thickness
24 lb. or 32 lb is perfect resume paper thickness. Anything heavier than 32 lb. is card stock, which is unsuitable for a resume. Anything less than 20 lb. and the paper can rip easily.
Paper Color
Light off-white is your best bet. Off-white is easy on the eyes. Variations of off-white are acceptable, ranging from light tan to bright off-white. However, any color other than white is not acceptable. I've seen blue and green resumes thrown in the trash.
I do not recommend ivory or light gray. This looks like a college diploma, which is not the message you want to send.
10 second pause
Place yourself in the hiring manager (or pharmacist, whoever is hiring you). What kind of paper do you think looks great?
Put yourself in this scenario:
You have two applicant resumes. One clearly resembles typical printer paper. The other resume is a thicker paper. It's weighty and won't bend easily. It's white and yet has a tint of light tan.
Which applicant, all things being equal, would you choose?
Which applicant, all things being equal, would you choose?
Hopefully you would choose the one that means business and took every step to get the job!
But I'm applying online. I don't need to print anything off.
Wrong! Let's say you get asked to interview (Yes! Half the battle is won!). Many times, a pharmacist or pharmacy manager will interview you during their work day. They could easily get distracted and forget to print your resume before an interview.
Would you look amazing if you brought copies of your resume to the interview? Yes! "The prepared person wins/succeeds" quote
The recommendation is to have your resume professional printed.
Use a laser printer, not an ink jet printer
Yes you will have to pay a little more to use a laser printer. However, you really want the job. Deliver the best to the hiring manager. Remember, look for any way you can stand above the rest.
Watermarks are risky
Watermarks are risky because of representation. If you apply for a new job and place your current company's logo watermark on your resume, would your company approve of you leaving and applying for another job? Or maybe you're a high school or college student. Would your school approve?
Where/How do I get my Pharmacy Technician Resume Paper?
The easiest way to print your resume is to travel to your local office supply store. It does not cost much to print off resume copies. While you're printing your resume, it may be worth buying a business card. Find out why business cards set you above the rest here.
Office Depot has an easy to use service online. You can upload your resume online. Your resume can be printed at your local store to be picked up at your convenience.