Usually included
Much of continental Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Spain, and countries such as Japan and South Korea. A professional CV photo is common or expected.
Portrait 3:4 on your CVRésumé & CV headshots
A professional headshot for your job search.
Turn a few selfies into a polished, professional photo for your CV, LinkedIn profile and job applications. Download a 3:4 portrait for CV photo boxes, a 1:1 square for LinkedIn and job sites, or both. Ready in minutes, not days.
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Experience
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Portrait 3:4CV and résumé photo box
Your NameOpen to new roles
Square 1:1LinkedIn & job-site profiles
Photo or no photo?
It depends on where you apply.
Customs differ around the world. Wherever you apply, recruiters will see your LinkedIn photo, so a good headshot matters either way.
Usually left off
The US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia. Résumés normally go without a photo, and many employers prefer it that way. Put your headshot on LinkedIn instead.
Square 1:1 on LinkedInAlways follow the job listing: if it asks you not to include a photo, leave it off.
Where you'll use it
One headshot for your whole job search.
Every headshot comes as a portrait and a square, ready to use with no cropping. Choose which your download buttons give you, and switch any time.
Your CV or résumé
A head-and-shoulders portrait that fits the photo box in most CV templates, for countries where a photo is expected.
Portrait 3:4Recruiters look you up after reading your application. The square is framed for LinkedIn's round profile photo.
Square 1:1Job sites and application portals
Many job boards and applicant profiles ask for a profile photo, shown square or round.
Square 1:1Portfolio or personal website
A polished portrait for your About section, portfolio or speaker bio.
Portrait 3:4Video interviews
Set it as your Zoom or Microsoft Teams profile photo, so you look professional before the camera turns on.
Square 1:1Email signature
A small, friendly photo next to your name on every follow-up and thank-you email.
Square 1:1Looks for your field
Dress for the job you're applying for.
Pick a backdrop and outfit that suit your industry. Try up to four looks in one shoot and keep your favorite.
What makes a strong CV photo
Six things recruiters notice.
Your photo is a first impression before anyone has read a word. These basics are built into every Keeper headshot.
- 01It looks like you todayYour interviewer should recognize you the moment you walk in or join the call.
- 02Head and shouldersYour face should fill most of the frame, with no hobbies, holidays or cropped-out friends.
- 03A neutral backgroundA plain studio backdrop or a softly blurred office keeps attention on you.
- 04Dressed for the roleOne step above the everyday dress code of the job you want.
- 05Confident and approachableA relaxed, natural smile and direct eye contact.
- 06The same photo everywhereUse one headshot on your CV, LinkedIn and job-site profiles so recruiters connect the dots.
Résumé headshot FAQ
Questions, answered.
More in our main FAQ, and see LinkedIn headshots for your profile photo.
Should I put a photo on my résumé?
It depends on where you're applying. In the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia, résumés usually leave the photo off, and many employers prefer it that way. In much of continental Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Spain, and in countries such as Japan and South Korea, a CV photo is common or expected. Always follow the job listing, and either way recruiters will look at your LinkedIn photo.
What shape is a CV photo?
CV photos are usually a head-and-shoulders portrait, taller than it is wide. Download the 3:4 portrait for your CV: it fits the photo box in most CV templates. For LinkedIn and job-site profiles, use the 1:1 square, which is framed for round profile photos.
Can I use the same headshot on LinkedIn?
Yes, and you should. Recruiters often check your LinkedIn profile after reading your application, so using the same photo on your CV and LinkedIn makes you easy to recognize. The 1:1 square is ready to upload with no cropping.
Is it OK to use an AI headshot for job applications?
Yes, as long as it looks like you. The people who interview you will compare it with the person they meet, so your headshot should be a current, accurate likeness. Every Keeper headshot is made from your own recent photos and checked for likeness before you see it.
What should I wear?
Dress for the job you're applying for, one step above the everyday dress code. A suit or blazer suits finance, law and management; a crisp shirt or smart-casual knit works for tech and creative roles. You can try up to four looks in one shoot.
How quickly can I get it?
In minutes. Your photo check takes seconds and a shoot usually develops in a few minutes, so you can have a new headshot before today's application deadline.
First shoot free · from $29 after that