Picture on a resume

[brightstarmara]

Here's a question I can't find a clear answer to. Do you put a picture on your cv or no? All the websites say it's up to you. People at work say you should.

Thing is, I don't want to. If they want to only select people that look a certain way, do I really need to be working there?

Comments

[lostandalone22]

I wouldn't. It's not legal here, but some employers discriminate based on looks (and even name) for whatever reason. Too black? Too white? Too Muslim-looking? Too gay/lesbian looking? Too fat? Too young? Too old? Etc., etc., etc.

[brightstarmara]

It feels wrong somehow. I get that for certain positions (like reception) you do want a person who looks groomed.

But I just feel it's not right. It might not be realistic. But I want to be hired for what I can do. On the other hand, getting in the door...

I'm going to ask around. See what people who hire think.

[lostandalone22]

Well, yeah. It is wrong and mostly illegal, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Employers can always come up with some other reason why they haven't hired someone.