Do I need to put in a resume photo?

The presence or absence of pictures - at first glance, is not the most important in the summary. However, under certain circumstances, it is quite capable of changing the employer's decision as to whether to invite you for an interview or not.


So should the "curriculum vitae" to present a picture? Some career consultants believe that to put the photo in the summary correctly. Others have nothing against. Really simple answer does not exist: it depends on many factors.




If the employer asks to resume to attach a photo, you definitely need it. Pay attention only to one very important thing: the photo must be consistent with its intended use. This means that it is not suitable pictures at home or on vacation, too frivolous or, for example, deliberately Studio, glamour, etc., Let it better be a modest high-quality photo in office clothes and atmosphere, with a nice view and friendly smiles.




If you don't have pictures, you need to do. Or then it is better to send a CV without photo.




Of course, all this also applies to photos in questionnaires posted on the sites.




Suppose you have a picture in the style you want, as I said above. Well, then you can safely insert a photo in your resume. But please note the following important fact: how will you deliver it to employers?




If by e-mail, you need to reduce the picture to a file with the CV was not too "heavy". Besides the fact that it will create extra traffic for you and the employer, it is also bad form.




You may want to print out your CV and deliver it to the employer or recruitment Agency personally or by ordinary mail. In this case, you need to make sure that the printer was good enough and did not spoil your view of the pictures.




But to send by Fax CV with a photo will not work: the quality will be terrible. So in this case you need to have the same resume, but without pictures.




Also another possible situation. It may be that the employer a bad printer prints. Well, in this case, apparently, just not destiny.




What are the pluses presence in summary the right pictures?




To begin with, which is all that distinguishes your resume on the background of the "template" of the other, already well on its own. Thanks to photos your resume can learn better and faster to find among many others, if necessary.




Of course, a good photo in the resume will help you to get a job, if for a given vacant position looks important. For example, secretaries, promoters, consultants, etc.




Also many positions that require a more experienced and Mature staff, presentable appearance of the employee, however, very important for employers.




If you are a pretty girl, and employer - man, it also increases the chances that your resume will pay attention. However, not all recruiters and employers - men, so the picture in the summary can also hinder you.

Source:

School of life

women's web magazine