Resume photo guidance

Should you include a photo on a resume?

Resume-photo expectations vary by country, employer, and role. Use a professional portrait only when it is appropriate for the destination; never let a generated photo imply a credential, employer, or identity that is not true.

Use the destination's rules

A professional profile, speaker page, recruiting profile, or company bio may call for a portrait. A resume may not. Check the instructions for the specific market and employer rather than applying one rule everywhere.

Choose accuracy over polish

Your image should make you recognizable in a real meeting. Avoid any result with altered facial identity, artificial text, or implausible clothing and body details.

Common questions

Can CareerShot make a resume photo?

It can create a professional portrait candidate. You decide whether a photo is appropriate for the document and whether the final result accurately represents you.

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Use CareerShot carefully

CareerShot is preparing for App Store availability. It creates two professional portrait options from one clear photo; review each result before saving or using it.

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Should You Use a Photo on a Resume? | CareerShot