Choosing the right photo for your resume

How to Choose an Effective Photo for Your Resume

The photo/no photo question is a common dilemma for job seekers. But does your resume actually need a profile picture?

It's a question that's definitely worth asking:

Headhunters and agencies are in fact receiving increasing numbers of resumes containing a photo of the candidate.

Some have welcomed the trend, which reflects the increasingly “visual” nature of our society.

Others prefer a traditional resume, containing only a candidate's skills and competencies and no photographs, to avoid the potential for discrimination.

To photo, or not to photo, that is the question...

But fear not! All your doubts will be answered by the practical tips contained in this article…

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