Pictures on Resumes?

I just recieved another resume with a picture on it. Do you think that a picture is ever an advantage on a resume?

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Permalink Reply by Slouch on July 6, 2007 at 4:55pm

I think that resumes should not have pictures on them.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Sweet - Houston Recruiter on July 11, 2007 at 12:20pm

Pictures on resumes at best do no harm (but very little good) and at worst will get a candidate thrown out by large companies concerned with discrimination charges.

Obviously, these rules don't apply to visual media where a headshot is a normal thing.

Dan

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Permalink Reply by Chris Russell on July 12, 2007 at 9:52am

Most people say no. I actually conducted a survey on pictures on resumes recently.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Ceccarelli on June 8, 2009 at 3:37pm

It's standard fare in Europe and parts of Asia to have not only your picture, but personal information like marriage, number of children, etc. About the only time I get resumes with pictures on them, they are usually from one of the above locations.

I can't imagine anyone who coaches resume writing in the U.S. would suggest that anyone put their picture on it! And if they are, they should stop! Not smart.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Ceccarelli on June 8, 2009 at 7:39pm

No video resumes as of yet.......and geez.....I work for a internet retailer.........I should, right! Darn!

Sandra McCartt said:

Peter,
Do you think we have been conditioned to no pictures because of liability? What do you think of the video resumes? Have you received any and if so how did you feel about them?