Resume (CV) Photo Rater
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What this tool does
A CV photo should look credible and calm—less “social media,” more “hireable.” This tool focuses on competence signals: lighting, grooming, background, and conservative framing.
Background is clean and neutral.
Lighting is soft and even; face is fully readable.
Grooming is tidy (hair, beard, makeup, lint).
Outfit matches role expectations and is wrinkle-free.
Expression is approachable but professional.
Crop is head-and-shoulders with good headroom.
Image looks current (not 5+ years old).
No heavy beauty filters or dramatic color grading.
How to use (get better results)
Follow these steps to increase feedback accuracy.
Upload the photo you plan to put on your resume/CV.
Retake near a window with a plain wall background.
Wear a simple solid-color top that fits well.
Keep expression neutral-friendly (slight smile).
Use eye-level framing and avoid selfie distortion.
Apply the top 2 fixes, then retake once for a clean version.
Check readability at small size (PDF preview).
Scoring rubric (how we judge a good photo)
Each dimension maps to actionable improvements.
Credibility
Looks competent, reliable, and calm.
Professional tone
Styling fits the job context.
Lighting
Even exposure; natural skin tone.
Background
Neutral, clean, not personal clutter.
Framing
Conservative crop; easy to read in PDF.
Recency
Accurately represents you today.
Do / Don't
Quick pitfalls checklist for faster improvements.
- Use a plain wall and soft daylight.
- Wear simple, well-fitted, wrinkle-free clothing.
- Keep hair and facial hair neat.
- Use a slight smile and relaxed eyes.
- Crop head-and-shoulders; keep eyes in upper third.
- Use a recent photo that matches your current look.
- Preview in your CV layout to confirm readability.
- Don’t use party/travel photos.
- Don’t use dramatic cinematic lighting.
- Don’t over-filter or face-shape edit.
- Don’t use busy home backgrounds (bedroom/kitchen).
- Don’t crop from low-res group photos.
- Don’t wear distracting patterns or flashy accessories.
- Don’t look overly casual if the role expects formality.
Who it's for
Applicants in regions/industries where CV photos are common.
People updating resume, portfolio, and job boards together.
Students applying for internships or graduate programs.
Career switchers who need a more “serious” look.
Anyone who wants a low-cost retake plan.
People comparing multiple photos for credibility.
Who it's not for
- If your company/country discourages CV photos (skip the photo).
- If you want a creative brand headshot (use creator tools).
- If you only have a low-res crop from a group photo.
- If you want dating/attraction optimization.
- If you need strict passport compliance.
- If you want full wardrobe consulting.
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