I have a resume template Q! I am working on my own in Canva (this is a template photo) and wondering how important it is to include your photo/headshot? Does this help or hurt you? I think it's cute but not sure

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I think it opens you up to all kinds of issues. I firmly believe in not putting a photo on your resume. You can include a link to your LinkedIn, but space on the resume is better spent on details related to the role.

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Personally would advise against the photo. Name the instant bias elemt that it introduces, but also it doesn't print well. I suppose of you're going for a specific field like acting or soemthing, but in the vast majority of other careers it is not the norm.

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You bring up a good point, some people think it unprofessional to use a photo, especially if you're playing on age and looks.

Include a photo if doing any kind of biz dev or sales, I think it's important. Having a polished presence and good headshot does count

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I personally would rather have more real estate to add accomplishments and skills than include a picture of myself. Companies are hiring you for your contributions, not your looks.

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I’ve seen a trend over the last couple years with adding headshot. It could possibly introduce unconscious bias and the extra space is better used for telling a story about your work history and accomplishments.

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I agree with you; some people would think she is calling attention to her looks as a way of increasing her opportunities, that may not be the case.
I looked at the rest of her sample and it looks like she is on the 5 jobs in 10 years path.

I think it's really just personal preference. There are some roles that will specifically ask for a resume with phot (from what I've seen on job listings) but it's up to you. Personally I don't do this

I would never use a photo on the resume and have been cautioned against this. Provide your LinkedIn profile url and they can see it there.

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