Should Photos Be Put On A Resume?
Unless you applying for a role that faces the public, such as an actor or model; I would personally recommend NOT to put your photo on your resume. First impressions count, and often adding a photo to your resume can do more hurt than harm.
Often a photo can act as a distraction to the important sections of your resume. As soon as someone opens your resume, the photo is the first thing they see, and they could often block the viewer from reviewing the rest of your application.
On the other hand, during the current economic climate, recruitment agencies and organizations are receiving a massive influx of applications for each job opportunity available. The advantage of adding a photo to your application is that it may stand out, and grab the attention of the viewer.
At the end of the day, the whole purpose of sending through a resume is to impress the viewer and attempt to secure an interview – attaching a photo could either hinder or help this occur!
Sophie
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