LinkedIn could be a good resource to connect with people in your industry. You can upload your resume, your job experience, your current responsibilities at work, chat with others in the same field, and you can use a professional headshot of yourself… so everyone knows what you look like.
But…
Is putting a headshot on your resume a good idea? Clearly, making a good first impression with a potential new employer matters, and you do want to get noticed right away…
But the short answer to “should I put a headshot on my resume” is no.
No, that is, unless you’re applying for a job in acting or modeling (or the like) where a casting director needs to see what you look like to fill a role.
For jobs like these, a picture is worth a thousand words.
But, in the business world, you should almost never use a headshot on your resume.
Today, GetAJobFast.net will show you exactly why it’s probably not a good idea to use a headshot on your resume, and we’ll show you a very fast way to find a job to submit your resume to, or to apply for.
More on finding a job in a minute.
First, we need to cover why headshots on your resume are generally a no-no. The main reason is this: You’re putting the hiring manager in an awkward position.
Here’s what we mean…
American companies must adhere to very strict anti-discrimination laws. With some exceptions, you cannot be passed over or hired because of how you look; your race, gender, age, etc.
Now, in case of a lawsuit, hiring managers may need to prove they did not hire or pass over someone based on these factors. Factors often evident in headshots.
This is precisely why most employers prefer you not to put a headshot on your resume. In fact, some employers may even use HR software systems that “look” for photos in resumes.
If a photo (headshot) is detected, the software could automatically expel those resumes from the system, before the hiring manager ever gets a chance to see the qualifications you have inside your resume.
You see, while casting directors may see a picture being worth a thousand words, hiring managers very often do not. They aren’t supposed to care about how you look. They’re only supposed to care about your qualifications.
So, don’t put the hiring manager in an awkward position, and don’t give HR software a chance to boot your resume out of the system…
Avoid putting a headshot on your resume.
With all that said, you’re going to need to find a job to submit your resume to. And here’s perhaps the easiest way to do it.
First go to GetAJobFast.net’s homepage.
Next, put in the kind of job you’re looking for, and where it is you want to work right in the search bar up top.
Then…
Simply click “view jobs.”
Once you do, all your options will appear.
However, if by chance the job you’re looking for isn’t available yet, we have a solution for you!
Just click on “Get Free Job Alerts’ on the homepage…
Enter your email address…
And we’ll send you fresh job openings that fit your liking, as soon as they pop up!