Which of the following should be the basis for choosing design elements in a résumé?

A) The amount of white space in the résumé
B) How to make your résumé stand out from others
C) If the résumé will be in print or online
D) Availability of appropriate graphics
E) The needs of the audience

E
Explanation: E) As with every type of business message, keep your audience, your goals, and your resources in mind. If the intended audience expects an applicant to have design skills, the résumé is a good opportunity to demonstrate those.