Change Your Resume Template Profile Photo (Easy!)

Watch our short resume template help video (using Microsoft Word) on how to insert your profile photo into your new resume template. This resume text box help video takes you step by step through the basics so you can finish your resume in minutes.

REMEMBER: Crop your original digital profile picture square before inserting into your resume template.

HOT TIP: Only use a resume with a photo if you are living in certain countries where photos are acceptable (like European countries or Australia) or if you have a career that requires a photo like a model, actor/actress, host/hostess, author, hair stylist, makeup artist, blogger, influencer, and other related fields.

Your Original Photo Tips

1) Have a professional photographer take your picture (or make it look like it was done professionally)

2) Dress appropriately; What would you wear to the job interview? At meetings?

2) Make sure the image is clear

3) The background should be simple and clear of any distractions

4) Make sure you look friendly and smile

Resume Professional Photo Tips

Step-by-Step Inserting Your Resume Template Profile Photo

1) Square your original digital image.
2) Double click on the profile picture "filler" on your resume template
3) A window box will open on your right side: Format Picture
4) Select the Bucket icon at the top.
5) Open Fill options.
6) Select Picture or Texture Fill
7) Select Insert
8) Retrieve and insert your square profile photo

The Art of Resume - Resume Template Photo Picture Profile Insert How to
 

That's it!

Changing your resume profile photo is easy following a few short steps on Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and Google Docs. Build your resume quickly without the hassle of making it from scratch. Your future career is looking bright!