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We’ve spent the past several weeks looking at résumé-writing best practices and advice for cover letters. But, what about the résumé non-starters? What are some résumé turnoffs that immediately result in discards? Recently, I interviewed several clients and colleagues in HR about today’s competitive job market and what stands out to them when they receive an applicant’s résumé. One resounding answer: formatting matters. While I’m not recommending you use fancy fonts and add colors, do strive for professional formatting beyond simply submitting a Word doc typed in 12-pt. Times New Roman. Remember, your résumé is your story on paper. It needs to look as good as you do!