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Resume photo- Do most of you go to a professional?

 
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OBwannabe



Joined: 16 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 7:04 pm    Post subject: Resume photo- Do most of you go to a professional? Reply with quote

I'm living in Korea and am wondering if it's a better idea to use a personal photo, which I think I look really good in, or should I go to a pro and let them photoshop it all up...as they do.

Being that I'm now 40 I of course want to put my best foot forward, but I figure that Korean employers are well aware of how manipulated pro photos are. Would a good candid photo be better? I certainly already look younger than my age and am in pretty great shape if I do say so myself. Wouldn't a good personal photo represent that better?

Just wondering what you all do. Especially those who are over 35 years of age. But would love to hear from anyone/everyone.
Cheers!
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Stan Rogers



Joined: 20 Aug 2010

PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You are thinking too much. If it's a good photo, use it.
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FastForward



Joined: 04 Jul 2011

PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 8:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Resume photo- Do most of you go to a professional? Reply with quote

OBwannabe wrote:
I'm living in Korea and am wondering if it's a better idea to use a personal photo, which I think I look really good in, or should I go to a pro and let them photoshop it all up...as they do.

Being that I'm now 40 I of course want to put my best foot forward, but I figure that Korean employers are well aware of how manipulated pro photos are. Would a good candid photo be better? I certainly already look younger than my age and am in pretty great shape if I do say so myself. Wouldn't a good personal photo represent that better?

Just wondering what you all do. Especially those who are over 35 years of age. But would love to hear from anyone/everyone.
Cheers!


I don't think you need to get a professional photo done if you already have a good one. If you are applying for a kindy/elementary school position, photos with you interacting with kids would look good.
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tanklor1



Joined: 13 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 11:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The most I've ever done is wear a suit and have a friend take the picture. I would never waste money on a professional photo for these jobs.
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