When should a resume have a photo?
A photo is expected on CVs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and much of the Gulf, is common in Germany and parts of Europe, and is often asked for in India for hospitality, aviation, front-desk and client-facing roles. These templates leave a neat space for a head-and-shoulders photo beside your name, so the layout stays balanced whether or not you add one. Use a recent, well-lit photo against a plain background, dressed as you would for the interview. Leave the photo out when you apply to employers in the US, UK, Canada or Australia, where most recruiters prefer not to see one.