Yes, size 9 font is too small for a resume. Size 9 font is hard to read on a computer, and because you’re likely sending your application over the internet, the hiring manager will have to strain their eyes just to read your resume.
We recommend you use a font size between 10 and 12 to ensure your resume is easy to read. However, the font you choose also impacts your resume’s readability, and each font looks slightly different at the same font size. For instance, the following fonts are particularly hard to read at smaller sizes:
- Garamond
- Gill Sans
- Futura
- Bodoni
- Italic fonts