Including a photo in a resume?

[carhill]

I could only imagine it in a profession where one makes their living with their appearance and a specific appearance is a job criteria.

[TheFinalWord]

Hey you

 

Yes, I am applying exactly what you think I am applying for

 

I just don't want to disclose it publicly on here as I am sure you understand. This job is likely toooo good but what the hell.

 

Website is a great idea and I do have extensive experience with Latex, HTML, Javascript, creating websites etc. I think I will pay for a professional photo to be taken, dressed up and classy - no phone camera self shots

 

I do have possible options here but I would rather relocate. I am not sure how put off they will be that I am in Australia and applying for work in US. It may likely work against me.

 

I will be in US in June/July so it would be good if I could line up some interviews.

 

I can understand re-locating. For me, it's kind of exciting actually I always think to go for one or two dream jobs. You never know!! Qualifications matter, yeah, but sometimes you just fit into a place.

 

haha that is okay about a pic. I used a cell phone pic, but it was one of me giving a presentation so it looked fine. It can be a natural pic, just something with professional attire. A pic that allows them to "see" you doing the job

 

I actually think diversity is desired. Most people understand relocating with that type of job. It's an advantage.

 

My motto is someone has to get the job, why not me? Everyone started at the bottom at some point.

[Eternal Sunshine]

I do find relocating exciting. It feels like an adventure

 

Cute pic on your website BTW

[Eternal Sunshine]

Sure if you are sending in a "resume" to be a model, actress, or a sex worker.

 

 

I will keep that in mind

[Emilia]

I e-mailed them to ask when is the closing date for the application (it doesn't say so in the ad). I got no response.

 

I wonder if it's even worth applying.

 

They won't reply unless they want you. They won't even acknowledge your CV unless they want to short list you. Employers get so many applications nowdays (it might be an agency anyway, not the actual employer) that they can afford to be rude and ignore.

[Emilia]

I had a personal website as well for a while and it looked simple and classy but

I find LinkedIn very good because it allows my personality to show through just as much (in a controlled way), I got in touch with people I hadn't heard of for many years and potential hirers as well as agencies have added me to their network too. I am a member of several groups of my profession and my group members are also able to contact me easily.

 

I am also up to date on my industry's latest development and able to follow companies I want to work for. In terms of information, accessiblity and networking you can't beat LinkedIn

[Eternal Sunshine]

I thought it was a joke post but I have had bad luck to meet people like that in real life, thanks to wonders of OLD

[Star Gazer]

I e-mailed them to ask when is the closing date for the application (it doesn't say so in the ad). I got no response.

 

Unless it's a government job, there usually isn't a "closing date" for applications. In the private sector, the early bird gets the worm; first best candidate to apply and interview gets the gig.

 

I'd refrain from sending this sort of inquiring email, as it kinda demonstrates that you don't understand how the U.S. job market works, and might turn off employers.

[ON MY OWN]

The position is extremely competitive, I was hoping to make a more personable impact because realistically I won't make it to the interview. But oh well..

 

I feel your pain. Have you thought about attaching a 'personal calling' card. They taught us that in college. It is a card, nothing too over the top, simple, with all of your contact info on it. That should make you stick out and shows you went a step further....hope this helps. I went to personally hand it to a gentleman doing one of my interviews and he attached it, so I feel if you attach it would be good. I was trying to get a personal effect in there but did not work as far as handing it to him. I think attaching it is enough...if its online only...maybe you can do something like that online and attach with your resume perhaps? They really recommended doing it in my school though to make yourself stick out in a positive way.

Edited April 2, 2013 by ON MY OWN

[Eternal Sunshine]

Unless it's a government job, there usually isn't a "closing date" for applications. In the private sector, the early bird gets the worm; first best candidate to apply and interview gets the gig.

 

I'd refrain from sending this sort of inquiring email, as it kinda demonstrates that you don't understand how the U.S. job market works, and might turn off employers.

 

There is ALWAYS a closing date in Australia. Seems like there are more differences than I thought. I will apply anyway and there few other jobs (one in Paris lol) that I am interested in.

[Emilia]

There is ALWAYS a closing date in Australia. Seems like there are more differences than I thought. I will apply anyway and there few other jobs (one in Paris lol) that I am interested in.

 

I'll send you a link on PM, you can use it if you want. It's free info, it requires an email address. It is about the US market (so not relevant to me, found it by accident), might give you a taster of how things are done

[Star Gazer]

ES: Having worked in both the private and public sector, and having been an employment litigation and counseling attorney, I can help you with the basic step-by-step framework and principles for job hunting in the U.S., particularly for advanced fields, regardless of industry. But use the email you have, not PM.

[Eternal Sunshine]

ES: Having worked in both the private and public sector, and having been an employment litigation and counseling attorney, I can help you with the basic step-by-step framework and principles for job hunting in the U.S., particularly for advanced fields, regardless of industry. But use the email you have, not PM.

 

Star, thanks for your generous offer, I will be in touch soon.

 

I am getting together a list of questions for you

[imani]

I usually would say no as well, but I have been told that some companies now accept video cover letters as part of a resume. Some are require you do a video interview before your resume is pass further along through HR. From legit corporate companies. I find that weird too. I'm all for updating with the times but I also think this way of doing things can be looked at as another way to discriminate as well.

 

I feel that your resume listing your skills, along with a great cover letter explaining your experience and ability to do the job should suffice. However "the times, they are a changing".

[velvetunderground]

I've hired a lot of people and I always thought it weird when they included a photo but have discovered it's de rigueur in some countries.

 

I definitely agree with everyone saying to send a LinkedIn link.

[ASG]

I find that it depends on the job.

 

Over here in the UK, a lot of bar jobs will ask for a picture. But it will say so on the ad.

 

I went to a job interview on thursday, for something within my professional field (theatre sound), and on the form they had me fill out when I got there it had a space for a picture and it said my application might not be considered without one. I didn't have one, because it was never specified during the setup for the interview, so I didn't even bother with it, but it kinda put me off... Looks should NOT matter when you're a techie..

[luv2b3fun]

I don't agree...its 2013 and things have changed from "back in the day". Adding a professional picture is in no way desperate.

 

Since the job is overseas its best for them to know what you look like now, so that way when they call you in for an interview, there are no surprises.

 

Yes, we all like to believe that we are all hired based on our education background, past work experience and skills. But I will be willing to bet money that If there were two applicants with the same exact resume, but one had a wondering lazy eye, and the other was an average Jane. Based on the appearance alone, lazy eye would be out of the picture.

 

Lazy eye would have been saved the hassle if he/she had a picture. (Don't get me wrong here, not saying you need to show off your deformities if you had any.) But the every workplace has an ideal "type" of people. Your resume and your picture will help them decide if you will "fit in".

[dasein]

Wouldn't put it on the resume' but a personal webpage with one or a Linked In profile with a pic would be a plus to your application IMO.