Should I add my photo to my CV?

Should I add my photo to my CV?

Rod Cornwell (International Director, Thomas International) gives expert video advice on: How do I make my CV look good?; Should I add my photo to my CV?; Should I tailor my CV to a particular job? and more...

If you're thinking about putting your photograph on your CV, think about whether it's actually necessary. If you're going to become a model, then of course your future employer needs to know what you're going to look like. However, quite often, people put their photo on the front of their CV and I would always ask whether that is relevant to the role? The one thing you must do is make sure that they look at the abilities that you have on the CV, and not necessarily what you look like. A photograph could influence the judgment of your future employer.