Employers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland generally prefer resumes without a photo, partly to keep hiring decisions free of bias, and many recruiters there set aside resumes that include one. Most private employers in India do not need a photo either.
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These designs are built without a photo space, so the header gives the room to your name, job title and contact details instead. That also leaves more space on the first page for a short summary and your most recent role, which is where a recruiter looks first. If you later apply to the Gulf, switch to one of the photo designs in the builder.
In the US, UK, Canada and Australia, employers try to judge candidates only on skills and experience, and a photo can expose them to claims of bias. Many recruiters there prefer resumes without one, and some set them aside.
Most private employers in India do not need one. Some government forms, hospitality, aviation and front-office roles ask for a photo, and you should follow the job advert when it does.
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