Should You Put a Photo on Your Resume?

The short answer: in most countries, no. Here's the nuance.

When to skip the photo

In the US, UK, Canada, India, and Australia, photos are discouraged — they invite bias and many ATS parsers choke on images, dropping the surrounding text.

When a photo is expected

Parts of Europe, the Middle East, and some Asian markets still expect a professional headshot. Follow local norms.

The ATS problem

Images can't be parsed, and text placed near or inside them is often lost. Keep your contact details as real text in the body — see our ATS-friendly format guide.