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SHOULD I INCLUDE A PHOTO ON MY CV?

As a general rule, a photo shouldn’t be included* if you apply for jobs in Belarus or in the UK. But if you’re a candidate for acting, modeling, hostess jobs, etc., (a position where appearance is important), or where a recruiter requests one, you should include your photo.

If you use a photo, do not use photocopied versions – either attach a small passport size photo using a paperclip or, even better, scan a copy into your computer and insert the picture onto your CV itself. The size of your photo should be somewhere around 4 by 4cm.

The choice of photo can also be important…it is best to have a picture where you wear a suit and look smart – not on holiday in Spain last summer with your sunglasses on. This may sound obvious but we have seen CVs with photos like this attached!

shouldn’t be included – не следует прикладывать (фото)