
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">While it&#8217;s not required, many job seekers in Malaysia choose to include a photo on their resume to make their application stand out.</h3>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you&#8217;re thinking about adding a photo to your resume, it&#8217;s a good idea to know the dos and don&#8217;ts to ensure it helps your job search rather than hindering it.</h3>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Resume Picture Do’s:</h2>



<ul><li>Face the camera</li><li>Have good lighting (Tip: Daylighting works great!)</li><li>Take your photo against a plain or non-distracting background</li><li>Show an approachable and friendly smile</li><li>Wear a professional/appropriate outfit&nbsp;</li><li>Crop photo to show your head and shoulders only</li><li>Make sure the photo is high-quality</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Resume Picture Don’ts</h2>



<ul><li>Take your photo against distracting or busy background</li><li>Wear inappropriate outfits or styles (if you wouldn’t wear them to work, you shouldn’t wear them for your resume picture)</li><li>Crop the photo too close or too far from your face</li><li>Take your photo in poor lighting</li><li>Use a selfie</li></ul>



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<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that in countries like the US, Canada, and New Zealand, it&#8217;s actually not allowed to include photos of yourself on your resume due to strict anti-discrimination laws.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re still unsure whether you should include your picture on your resume, <a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/photo-on-resumes?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=hiredly_career_advice_blog&amp;utm_campaign=career_advice&amp;utm_content=resume-profile-photo-dos-donts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">we weigh the pros and cons for you in this article</a>.</p>



<p>Got a profile picture of yourself ready? Head to LinkedIn, make it your profile picture and start building your personal brand. <a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/linkedin-profile-tips-9-ways-to-get-headhunters-to-look-at-your-profile?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=hiredly_career_advice_blog&amp;utm_campaign=career_advice&amp;utm_content=resume-profile-photo-dos-donts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Find out how your LinkedIn profile can land you job interviews in our article here</a>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Create professional, ATS-friendly resumes in a snap with Hiredly&#8217;s Resume Builder.</strong></h2>



<p>Sign up on Hiredly and use our Resume Builder to create a professional, customisable resume that recruiters will love &#8211; no design know-how or extra software needed. It also gives you accurate job recommendations on Hiredly.</p>



<p>Most importantly, it&#8217;s free to download and share anywhere you want (no pesky watermarks, yay!). <a href="https://my.hiredly.com/?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=hiredly_career_advice_blog&amp;utm_campaign=career_advice&amp;utm_content=resume-profile-photo-dos-donts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try it today</a>.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Level up your resume game with other tips on Hiredly:</strong></h3>



<ul><li><strong><a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/photo-on-resumes?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=hiredly_career_advice_blog&amp;utm_campaign=career_advice&amp;utm_content=resume-profile-photo-dos-donts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Should You Include A Photo On Your Resume? Pros And Cons To Consider</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/addressing-employment-gap?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=hiredly_career_advice_blog&amp;utm_campaign=career_advice&amp;utm_content=resume-profile-photo-dos-donts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How To Explain Your Employment Gap (On Your Resume Or In An Interview)</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://my.hiredly.com/advice/easy-to-screen-resume?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=hiredly_career_advice_blog&amp;utm_campaign=career_advice&amp;utm_content=resume-profile-photo-dos-donts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">5 Resume Tricks Recruiters Will Thank You For Using</a></strong></li></ul>



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<p>Stand out in a good way with easy photo tips to make you look professional and oh-so-employable!</p>
