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creeper1 · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:02 am Post subject: Put a photograph on a CV?

GEPIK cuts have been made. And one of the victims is my good self.

At home people are usually advised that they shouldn't include a photograph on their CV unless they are aplying for modeling work, air hostess work etc.

But how about for ESL? Did you put a photograph on the CV or send it is a different file ( I am guessing that all forms of application are done online now)?

BTW I am white, 33 years old and more handsome than George Clooney (according to my Korean gf Laughing

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7969 · Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5782 Location: Coastal Guangdong

When applying for a job in a foreign country you'll likely be asked for a scan of your passport, which contains your photo. Not usually required on a r�sum�.

smithrn1983 · Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Posts: 320 Location: Moscow

Putting a photo on a CV is common practice in many parts of the world. If asked, I usually include it as a separate attachment.

tttompatz · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Put a photograph on a CV?

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

It's standard to include a photo on a CV in many parts of the world. It can't hurt, in most cases - lookism exists and is not illegal in many countries, so why not give them the information (your appearance) in advance to avoid problems later on?

I realise that lofty principled arguments can be made that looks shouldn't be a factor, and I entirely agree, but when dealing with reality -

if they don't like your looks on your CV, it's unlikely that they will like 'em when they meet you later on either.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Ask in the particular country-specific forum and you'll know whether it's common practice there. For Japan, that's a big yes.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Yep, got my lovely completely airbrushed mug shot on my CV. Seems like the photoshop everything where we are, funny thing is that the same photo is used on my ARC and driver's license. Guess it's accepted here.

7969 · Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5782 Location: Coastal Guangdong

fladude · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 432

It depends on where you are applying. In the USA, the standard practice is to toss resumes with pictures. The reason is because it can open the school district up to claims of racism, age discrimination, sex discrimination, etc... So in the USA, its a bad idea because they may just toss your resume in the trash. And if they don't do that, then it may still reflect negatively on you. The recruiter might think that you are not very bright or that you are vane. I imagine the same is true in the EU. However, in Asia or the Middle East... it probably depends on how good your picture looks.....

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

And if you have kids, add that too Smile

At least in some places.