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Even for professional resume writers, it may be the last part of the resume we create – because it’s the first, most important item employers see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/596f3bc5b3db2b660ca42580/1500481773067-MW00I6C1FX7TNP5JSYV5/image-asset.jpeg Resume Strategy - Clean Format with an Accent Color The only two factors that have been scientifically proven to increase the time a prospective employer spends on your resume are plenty of white space and use of a single accent color. Resumes with a photograph or multiple colors (even tones of the same hue) do not perform as well. Neither do black-and-white resumes, or those that are crowded with text. The exception to this rule: If you are in a very conservative industry like finance, a black-and-white resume may still be expected and perform well. Particularly if you are a younger CFO candidate, black-and-white may be your friend. 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