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On LinkedIn photos really should be removed as well, you're correct about bias. I don't put a photo on LinkedIn, and I don't think anyone should. You do not nee
by 41209 5y ago
On LinkedIn photos really should be removed as well, you're correct about bias. I don't put a photo on LinkedIn, and I don't think anyone should. You do not need to know anything about my physical appearance when I'm applying for jobs. This is in sharp contrast to certain countries where you're supposed to take the most attractive photo you can to send it with your resume. I swear to God some of these resumes look more like personal ads.
LinkedIn is still my go-to resource for job hunting, but I want to vomit a bit when I see people trying to turn it into Facebook. Get your validation somewhere else, and let me have a website where I can look for a job.
- adoxyz 5y agoAren't resumes technically personal ads?
- cvhashim 5y agoBrag as much as you can in your resume. Never be humble.
- spookthesunset 5y agoLinkedIn is in a weird place. It’s half a networking tool and half a recruiting tool. In my opinion photos are fine for networking but should be verboten for hiring and recruiting. In truth, I really don’t know what to think about photos for LinkedIn. Both sides of the argument are compelling.
- ekulianova 5y agoWell, some people do remember visuals. Imagine HR who's been going through hundreds of profiles a day. Photo may be a good tool to create association (for example, HR can think: 'that guy in red shirt had experience in Google). On the other hand, just any picture can be used, not a photo to solve this problem:)