Photos on CVs?
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I never used to put mine on a CV, until I had it reviewed by a BA Capt who is one of those used for sim assessments at LHR he recommended that I put it there.. Needless to say my ugly mug now graces the top of my CV.
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I only included a photo if the advert specifically asks for it or their form requests it.
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Easy way to make your bland sheet of A4 stand out at first glance from 400 other equally bland sheets of A4.
Spread a load of different versions of your CV on a desk using different fonts, borders etc, and see which one stands out at a glance. You'll soon see what I mean.
I'll bet a year's wages they never get read beyond the first few lines by most recruiters (they just haven't got the time or patience to do it week in, week out), so make it one that stands the best chance of standing out in the crowd.
They're probably going to say no anyway, so what have you got to lose?
Spread a load of different versions of your CV on a desk using different fonts, borders etc, and see which one stands out at a glance. You'll soon see what I mean.
I'll bet a year's wages they never get read beyond the first few lines by most recruiters (they just haven't got the time or patience to do it week in, week out), so make it one that stands the best chance of standing out in the crowd.
They're probably going to say no anyway, so what have you got to lose?
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Personally I don't see the advantage. If the person sifting the CVs doesn't like the look of you, you are not going any further.
So where is the benefit?
First impressions are made with 5 seconds?
So where is the benefit?
First impressions are made with 5 seconds?
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A photo only seems necessary when applying for jobs where looks are a factor e.g Actor/Model. Would a recruiter not think it a bit strange seeing a photo on a pilot's CV? Anyone done this for real with good results?
If you're butt ugly it might get your CV binned first !!
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If you're butt ugly it might get your CV binned first !!
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As a very general rule, when asked I always advise against including a photo on an aviation CV. With the greatest respect in the world, we are not models (myself being the exception
) and are on the whole, ordinary 'looking' people. Unless you are particularly photogenic I fail to see how adding your mugshot is going to enhance your CV.
Enhancement is the key word here and applies to everything you add/ subtract from the basic required elements. Most people find it difficult to get their aviation CV onto one page of A4 and you find that they have included far too much detail, which is important to them, but not to the viewer. Try to be 'detached' from yourself when you read what you have put; see it through the eyes of an aviation recruiter with limited time and patience!
As with everything though, there is no hard and fast rule and it comes down to personal choice and more importantly personal preference of the viewer!!
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) and are on the whole, ordinary 'looking' people. Unless you are particularly photogenic I fail to see how adding your mugshot is going to enhance your CV. Enhancement is the key word here and applies to everything you add/ subtract from the basic required elements. Most people find it difficult to get their aviation CV onto one page of A4 and you find that they have included far too much detail, which is important to them, but not to the viewer. Try to be 'detached' from yourself when you read what you have put; see it through the eyes of an aviation recruiter with limited time and patience!
As with everything though, there is no hard and fast rule and it comes down to personal choice and more importantly personal preference of the viewer!!
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My psychology degree and life experience has taught be that it is natural to make positive assumptions about better looking people (more intelligent, amiable, sexual etc) so that would suggest that it may not be a bad idea if you are camera friendly.
(of course i'll be including a photo when the time comes )
(of course i'll be including a photo when the time comes
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Well if you insist on putting a photograph on your CV, make sure it is a passport style photograph and you are wearing a suit!.
When I was involved in sifting through CV's for a non aviation related role, it was amazing to see what photographs people were sticking on their CV!! (wearing sunglasses, pointing at the camera with a bottle of beer in your hand) does guarantee that you get binned (the CV without the photo would have made it through, it was a good CV!)
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When I was involved in sifting through CV's for a non aviation related role, it was amazing to see what photographs people were sticking on their CV!! (wearing sunglasses, pointing at the camera with a bottle of beer in your hand) does guarantee that you get binned (the CV without the photo would have made it through, it was a good CV!)
Sagey
