What should a CV photo look like?

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In Spain, including a photo on your CV is a widespread practice and is accepted by companies. It is true that it is not mandatory, since what is really important when it comes to accessing a job is the candidate's training, experience and skills. However, according to data from Infojobs, CVs with a photo receive 3 times more visits than those without an image . Therefore, including a photo on your CV can be a good idea, as long as you follow some guidelines. You can use our free AI CV creation tool . Take note!

1.- Choose a current photograph.
When you go to a job interview, your image should match the photo on jamaica phone number data your CV. If it's been many years or your appearance has changed considerably, it's best to take new photos. An old photo can give a bad impression and suggest that you are a person who doesn't keep up with the times or doesn't pay attention to details.




2.- It should be a good quality photo (no selfies !)
Don't "crop" your face out of large photos, in which you are with other people, no matter how good you look. Also forget about pixelated and not very sharp photos. The best thing is to go to a professional studio (there are some in every neighborhood and they are usually quite affordable). If this is not possible, you can take the photo with your own mobile phone. Nowadays, most of them take photos with a decent quality, always following these recommendations:

Ask someone else to take your photo or set the self-timer. Never choose a selfie, as the framing will probably not be professional.
Take the photo in the morning or afternoon, avoiding midday or very sunny hours. If the lighting is artificial, avoid flash and try not to create shadows on your face.
Let the photo be a close-up in which your face appears close up.
Opt for a neutral background, as explained in the next point.