When u are looking for a job, should u present a colorful resume or a resume on plain white paper to interviewer, I know it depends on how u conduct yourself during interview, but does resume matter?

Do not use "u" for starters :) This should help:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resume

In many contexts, a résumé is short (usually one page), and therefore contains only experience directly relevant to a particular position. Many résumés use precise keywords that the potential new employers are looking for, are self-aggrandizing, and contain many action words.

In the past, résumés used to be no longer than two pages, as potential employers typically did not devote much time to reading résumé details for each applicant. Employers have changed their views regarding acceptable résumé length. Since increasing numbers of job seekers and employers are using Internet-based job search engines to find and fill employment positions, longer résumés are needed for applicants to differentiate and distinguish themselves. Since the late 1990s, employers have been more accepting of résumés that are longer than two pages. Many professional résumé writers and human resources professionals believe that a résumé should be long enough so that it provides a concise, adequate, and accurate description of an applicant's employment history and skills. The transmission of résumés directly to employers became increasingly popular as late as 2002. Jobseekers were able to circumvent the job application process and reach employers through direct email contact and résumé blasting, a term meaning the mass distribution of résumés to increase personal visibility within the job market. However the mass distribution of résumés to employers often can have a negative effect on the applicants chances of securing employment as the résumés tend not to be tailored for the specific positions the applicant is applying for. It is usually therefore more sensible to adjust the résumé for each position applied for.

The complexity and simplicity of various résumé formats tends to produce results that vary from person to person, occupation, and industry. It is important to note that résumés used by medical professionals, professors, artists and people in many other specialized fields may be comparatively longer. For example, an artist's résumé, typically excluding any non-art-related employment, may include extensive lists of solo and group exhibitions.

I've gone to a few different schools where I was required to take classes for resume writing and interviews. Use a heavier weight white or off white paper, don't use any fancy fonts. Make it as clear and easily read as possible. Many many employers toss resumes before even reading them because they are just too busy or cutesy.

Yes it does, it is the companies first image of you, it should be as nutral as possible. if it's colourfull they might think your a clown or to out going, Maybe not a bad point but they want a profesional type of worker, one that can handle authority.

In my opinion you should always use white paper. It is more professional.

In my opinion, you should always have resume on plain paper. Resume on colored paper even though look more attractive, but doesn't sound too professional.

Good question. Depends what the job is for. If it's for a record store, graphic design position or cake decorator go ahead and put it on orange paper. If it's for a high profile executive job, I'd stick with white. When I worked in a recruiting office people would look for anything that would rule out a candidate. In some cases that one thing might be a brightly colored resume.

RESUME'S MATTER.

An employer may get more than a hundred, sometimes hundreds of applicants for one position. A resume is used to screen those applicants so that the employer can chose just a few to interview. Your resume must speak for you. Your resume is what gets you an interview.

Resume's should always be presented on resume or business correspondance grade paper, which is heavier and usually made with some sort of rag bond. Colors may range from white to cream to pale grey. Black Ink. Try to use a laser printer when possible as many inks bleed.

Many employers make several copies of your resume for internal use and bright pink or lime green does not photocopy well. Never do anything to give an employer a reason NOT to call you for an interview. You have to make it as easy on them as possible.

Use a sarif font (for example, Times New Roman). Western readers read left to right and we skim in a Z pattern. A sarif (footed) font leads the eye forward.

Make sure you have at least 1 inch margins all around. Employers like to take notes on your resume. Make it easy for them to do so.

Be careful using fancy fonts and bullet styles. Some employers scan resumes electronically and some scanners can not read certain kinds fonts etc. Your resume will get spit out by the system and you have created more work for your perspective employer.

Keep it clean and simple. Use action phrases and quantify your experience: "Lead a team of 4 designers on 1.5 million dollar project." "Successfully served customers with fastest transaction times on shift."

So, yes....your resume MATTERS.

In answer to your question, I would say yes..a resume does matter very much. I think the best color to use would be ivory bond resume paper, using blue or pink may be considered in-professional to some employers. Make sure you have a cover letter, an introduction of yourself, and how you believe you will be an asset to their company, and why. At the end of the cover letter you may want to politely thank them for the opportunity, and their time. Don't forget to add a page w/references, and don't make the resume, cover letter too long. Employers usually don't have too much time on their hands, and don't like having to read extensive resumes or cover letters. It provides the employer w/the impression you are well organized, and business/work-place professional material. Best of luck to you.