Ask HN: Some countries require a photo included in your CV. Why? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Some countries require a photo included in your CV. Why?

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Post by wodenokoto » Tue, Jul 16, 2013, 12:29 AM UTC

In Denmark photos are expected too. The argument is, that it gives you a better impression of the person. You do it for the same reason as why you show up to the interview in a suit and tie.

As for the race arguement: If the employer is going to cut you based on race or looks, it's better to save both of you time and cut out the first interview.

It is also commonplace in Japan and Korea. Other people in this thread seem to imply this is a 3rd world kinda thing. Not at all.

Re: Ask HN: Some countries require a photo included in your CV. Why?

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Post by jorcsa » Tue, Jul 16, 2013, 2:23 PM UTC

In Hungary it’s the same as in Germany: without photo your CV probably goes to trash. It’s like a first impression. Probably it’s a question of what you get used to. I just received an application CV an hour ago from the US with no photo and personal data (e.g. age). First thing I did was to search the guy on FB and LinkedIn to get an impression…

Re: Ask HN: Some countries require a photo included in your CV. Why?

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Post by Ras_ » Thu, Jul 18, 2013, 1:04 PM UTC

Finland: Yes, perfectly normal.

I'm sure that our custom of including a line about military service would raise more eyebrows around the world. Yes, it's mandatory, but can't really be related to if the target country doesn't have conscription (you have a certain mindset of which kind of people seek to enlist). Which is why we are trying to drop it even from CV's intended for Finnish employers.