29 Oct 07
Originally posted by yo its meNever include a picture unless asked.
A straight answer are ya feeling alright? 😵
Yes a photo, I might, thanks 🙂
Certain jobs receive over 1000 applicants (that's why many large companies use agencies to do the selections for them). In certain cases, they look for ANY excuse to put your CV in the bin, whether its a spelling mistake, education, experience or a picture that may not fit the bill.
Only include specific details to the specific job. Keep it as professional as possible. I have given an interview simply because the profile (as I mentioned) was excellent. I didn't read the rest.
You keep it short and to the point, you have a very good chance to get to sit in front of your potential boss. Don't forget, a CV is only a "key" which opens the door for you to get an interview. Its at the interview where you have to sell yourself and at this point they can put a face to the name, not before.
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by yo its me1. Keep it short.
If you have any.........
2. RELEVANT qualifications and experience.
3. Put a date at the top so the employer can see how old the CV is.
4. Employers look for ATTITUDE. Convey your good attitude with your cover letter.
5. A good cover letter can get you the job, it should be short and very keen.
29 Oct 07
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...put in a small photo as many employers are forbidden by law to ask about age, gender or race but they still think it is relevant and your picture gets around the law...it has to be discreet ( stamp size ) and a nice sepia
brown tone ( or a black and white ) rather than a color photo...trust me..i am a lawyer ( not a human resource hacky-tacky)and i know what employment issues really look like when the water gets dirty...put in a photo...it will help you with issues you often and management cannot directly speak to or write a memo about...they will appreciate the insight you have to their problems..
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by shavixmirIn some states in the United States (California and Washington, for example), affirmative action for racial minorities and women was ended by voter initiative, but the over 40 crowd remains protected from age discrimination.
Are you suggesting "they're" not allowed to ask your age during a job interview? What sort of nonsense is that? It's not like they can't have an educated guess, is it?
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by reinfeldWhat if your photo confirms all their prejudiced fears? Then you wouldn't have a chance and they haven't even read the CV yet.
...put in a small photo as many employers are forbidden by law to ask about age, gender or race but they still think it is relevant and your picture gets around the law...it has to be discreet ( stamp size ) and a nice sepia
brown tone ( or a black and white ) rather than a color photo...trust me..i am a lawyer ( not a human resource hacky-tacky)and i know ...[text shortened]... y speak to or write a memo about...they will appreciate the insight you have to their problems..
Pictures facilitate prejudice. The whole point why certain questions should not be asked (morality and the avoidance of discrimination) becomes nullified when everyone gets their answers before the interview stage using a photograph.
I know it's the world we live in but you must admit it really sux.
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by reinfeldI had my interview by phone. 😵 While I generally hate the phone and use it as little as possible, it certainly has its advantages when you have a job interview. I don't remember if I sent a photo with my application, but in any case I got the job before they had seen me in person. They probably regretted it later. 😉
..better to know in advance than go to the interview and make it difficult for everyone..
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by reinfeldHold on, why are you making difficult for an interviewer by NOT sending them a picture? Do you think they will feel awkward when people walk into the room? If that is the case, they shouldn't be performing interviews in the first place.
..better to know in advance than go to the interview and make it difficult for everyone..the photo is a sifter for both parties and expedites the chance for a "REAL" interview..
As for the REAL interview, do you really think that a persons looks will sway whether you have an interview or not? What a load of crap. Unless you are looking for a secretary and have been watching too many Carry On films it doesn't happen.
You offer a person a position who was answered the qualities you are looking for to fill the position, not for someone who might look pretty across the room in your workplace.
Sending a picture in is NOT compulsory (unless its modelling) and in my eyes is discriminatory if its asked for, it can open a whole avenue of discrimination but then the person applying will never know, so why send it in in the first place?
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by reinfeldNot the dispositions but have certainly seen my fair share of CV's... Yes.
..i guess you haven't sat thru alot of depositions about employment discrimination, harassment, phony allegations, mental problems showing up as accusations, etc...been thru hundreds...better hiring with real people is better than phony pc platforms...
And in the UK too.
29 Oct 07
Originally posted by shavixmirI'm not "suggesting" -- it's the law. Yeah, they can guess all they want. They'd come up with a ballpark idea (an idea within range of the truth) but they can't ask.
Here in Holland it's general practice to state your nationality and date of birth (how old you are).
For some jobs you have to have Dutch citizenship. For some jobs they're looking for native speakers. etc.
Are you suggesting "they're" not allowed to ask your age during a job interview? What sort of nonsense is that? It's not like they can't have an educated guess, is it?