How do I take professional CV photos?

How do I take professional CV photos?

How to Take the Perfect Selfie CV Photo

1. Frame from the waist up. Profile photos should be of your profile.
2. Dress professionally.
3. Hair and makeup should be neutral.
4. Keep facial expressions and hand gestures neutral.
5. Avoid props.
6. Think “passport photo,” not “Facebook selfie”.
7. Ask someone to help.

Is it better to have a photo on your CV?

Our advice – no! A resume should address your experience and skills in an articulate, concise and professional manner, so it’s about knowing what to include in a resume that is of added value. For this reason, it’s recommended to avoid adding a photo to your resume.

Can you leave qualifications off your CV?

A CV is a way of trying to get shortlisted for a post. You shouldnt lie in it, but I see no problem in leaving off qualifications. If the employer wanted a more complete list then they can ask for that, but a CV is a volunteering of information.

Should I put bad grades on my CV?

Although grades do count towards job roles, it’s good to include information about who you are. It is important you let your character shine through in your CV – employers are interested in the whole package, rather than just your course results.

Should I list all my GCSEs on CV?

There’s no need to list all your GCSE grades and subjects individually. Instead, just say ’10 GCSEs grade A*-C’. Your recruiter won’t care what grade you got in English GCSE if you’ve got more relevant experience.

Can I lie about my degree classification?

Technically, unless they specifically ask, you’re not legally required to inform potential employers what degree classification you got. On your CV you can just write BA (Hons) in English or BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Lying on your CV is not the way forward. It’s only going to make you look bad if an employer checks.

How do you make a master’s CV?

a header with your name and contact details. clearly defined sections with headings to emphasise technical content e.g. ‘relevant work experience’, ‘areas of scientific interest’, ‘laboratory skills and techniques’ descriptions (usually as bullet points) entries in reverse chronological order (most recent to earliest)