There are a few job vacancies that require the candidate to present a photo on their resume. If this is not your case, it is preferable to leave the document with texts only, thus avoiding any problems.

In other cases — such as vacancies in the service area — you need to select a photo to introduce yourself. This choice, however, must be made carefully. No, using the same Facebook photo, one taken at the beach or at the club with friends.

Recruiters use this photo not only to analyze a candidate’s appearance but also their demeanor. If you use photos that are too relaxed, you will come across as unprofessional and lead to immediate rejection.

The ideal is a photo that demonstrates seriousness, but without being overly formal. Remember that this will be the first impression HR will have of you, so do your best.

Don’t lie

As absurd as it may seem, there are still people who think that lying on the resume is a way to stand out and get the job. But the truth is that the HR sector is made up of people who specialize in analyzing candidates and, for them, it is very easy to differentiate who spoke the truth in their resume and who lied.

Even if the professional is approved for the second stage of the selection, he will be unmasked at the time of the interview, he will lose the vacancy and he may even have his film burned in the job market.

So trust your qualifications and only present true information in your professional resume. If you really want to stand out from the crowd, the best way to do that is to invest in yourself.

Don’t overdo personal data

At the top of the resume, some basic data must be included, such as name, surname, marital status, telephone, contact email, and address. Extrapolating this information can end up “dirtying” the resume with excess text.

It is not necessary, for example, to present your RG or CPF number, as these are data that will only be required in the future, at the time of hiring. Before that, the recruiter should only know your basic information and contacts.

Bet on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a business-oriented social network, widely used both by those looking for jobs and by those looking for professionals to work in a company or a certain sector. In this way, it is one of the best tools you can use to describe your professional profile and make your name in the market.

As the network itself has specific spaces for you to describe your experiences, skills, complementary courses, etc., it is much easier to put together a resume there and get in touch with other professionals.

Even so, it is important that you take into account the tips mentioned here, especially in relation to objectivity and choice of photo. The words used to describe yourself on LinkedIn are very important.

Avoid being too “cliché” and value descriptions that demonstrate your skills in practice instead of just presenting them in the form of a list.