Resume photos that clear the bar

Where a resume photo is expected, the standard is conservative: plain background, direct gaze, work-appropriate clothes. Anything flashier costs you.

What actually works

· Studio scene, Editorial vibe, head-and-shoulders crop. That is the whole playbook.
· Wear what the job wears. Mention a blazer or clean knit in extra instructions.
· Keep the expression calm. A huge smile reads odd on a formal CV.
· Check local norms first. The US and UK usually skip resume photos. Much of Europe and Asia expect one.
· Crop tight. Resume photos render small on paper and on screen.

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