Bringing a picture to a job interview?

So, I'm in the job search and my dad recently told me to take a picture with me to my interviews. I figured this would be a pretty good idea. I thought it would make me stand out and when the interviewer was going back through his notes and resumes, he would see my picture and it will act as another tool. I went out and took a fairly professional looking picture (hair done nicely, clean shaven, recently ironed dress shirt, in front of a tree, etc) and then took it in the next day to my interview.

Like always, I was denied the position and like always, I asked the gentleman what I could improve on and he said not to bring a picture unless asked. What do you all think? Comments, insights....

[tx 3 putt]

pictures are most effective when handed over by a hot female.


what kind of job are looking for ?

[oobe]

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. You were certainly not declined because you brought a picture. Although, you should have just done a passport style photo. That guy was a dick who didn't want to tell you straight up anything important.

[CutTheCrackJack]

Bring a picture?!! In front of a tree posing?!!

I've never heard of that and would think it was a cheese dick move, if we are talking about a normal job. Then again, the only hiring/interviews I've ever sat on were people I already knew/internal hiring, so maybe I'm ass backwards on my opinion.

[capcity]

Make sure you spray perfume on your resume.

[bigup2dahorns]

interesting. i wouldn't say it's the worst thing in the world. the only thing i would change is how you did the picture. make it more of a passport style photo, and do it indoors, with a suit and tie on. and then just attached it to your resume with a paperclip. i can't say i've ever seen that move in my line of work, but i know my dad used to do it back in the day in the medical field and i think it was considered standard practice.

[shakahorn]

A picture on your resume (not a separate document) is not a bad idea if you have enough room. But "fairly professional looking" and "in front of a tree" do not go together...well, unless you're in College Station.

[Stringer]

Was it a sorority photo?

[mdmost]

I'd feel a little weird if I was interviewing someone for a position where I work and they gave me a picture. I'd rather have a thank you note that references something we talked about during the interview.

[Exposition]

pictures are most effective when handed over by a hot female.

[Mike_Tyson]

Like always, I was denied the position

I think this might be your problem. If anyone remembers The Mind of a Married Man...have big dick mentality.

[destroya]

So, I'm in the job search and my dad recently told me to take a picture with me to my interviews. I figured this would be a pretty good idea. I thought it would make me stand out and when the interviewer was going back through his notes and resumes, he would see my picture and it will act as another tool. I went out and took a fairly professional looking picture (hair done nicely, clean shaven, recently ironed dress shirt, in front of a tree, etc) and then took it in the next day to my interview.

Like always, I was denied the position and like always, I asked the gentleman what I could improve on and he said not to bring a picture unless asked. What do you all think? Comments, insights....

That's so fucking awesome!!!! I'm surprised the dude made it through the interview with a straight face.

you have to post the picture; ttiwwp

[bigup2dahorns]

well, if you really wanted to make an impression, next time go with the pic and caption . . .

i'm on a boat! look at me i'm on a boat!

[mrsmacgowski]

I have never heard of that in my life. I used to handle resumes a lot and a picture in front of a tree would have been fridge material.

[Lonestarman]

Well, by everyone's response, I'm just going to act like this never happened.

I need to think of something that will make me stand out. I'm tired of the same old routine of handing over the resume, reference list, and cover letter, then sending a thank you note afterwards. Clearly, that shit isn't working for me.

[Lonestarman]

Well, by everyone's response, I'm just going to act like this never happened.

I need to think of something that will make me stand out. I'm tired of the same old routine of handing over the resume, reference list, and cover letter, then sending a thank you note afterwards. Clearly, that shit isn't working for me.

I was just jerking your chain. Hang in there, man. And good luck. But drop the pic.

[mdmost]

No the caption should read, "that's right, I'm standing under a tree".

Your words and how you present yourself make a bigger impression than any gimmicks you do. Cutesy shit doesn't work on everyone. It just gets you dropped to the bottom of the pile.

Good luck, man. Hang in there.

[Scraps]

Id think someone is a douchebag if they brought a pic to an interview if I was interviewing them. I actually may would laugh at them during the interview for bringing it.

[bighornfan32]

So, I'm in the job search and my dad recently told me to take a picture with me to my interviews. I figured this would be a pretty good idea. I thought it would make me stand out and when the interviewer was going back through his notes and resumes, he would see my picture and it will act as another tool. I went out and took a fairly professional looking picture (hair done nicely, clean shaven, recently ironed dress shirt, in front of a tree, etc) and then took it in the next day to my interview.

Like always, I was denied the position and like always, I asked the gentleman what I could improve on and he said not to bring a picture unless asked. What do you all think? Comments, insights....

You succeeded.

[Jive Turkey]

should have just given him a link to your Facebook page.

[u2-horn]

next time bring an audition video

[Luke Duke]

Were you in front of this tree?

[eATMe]

I think you succeeded in standing out from the crowd. I guarantee you that your picture was copied and passed around.

[destroya]

I need to think of something that will make me stand out. I'm tired of the same old routine of handing over the resume, reference list, and cover letter, then sending a thank you note afterwards. Clearly, that shit isn't working for me.

If you're in Austin, how about sending them cookies from Tiff's Treats? I know a guy who sent a big-ass cookie (pizza sized) with "I'm the one" written on it in icing; he wound up getting hired.

Also, how is your rapport with the receptionists and other employees you interact with prior to your interview? At a previous job, the first interview was the interviewee's interaction with the receptionist.

And you need to post that picture.

[Firemans4Horn]

Did it look like this?

[unpaintedhuffhines]

I would laugh hysterically if I interviewed someone with a fucking photo of themselves

[unpaintedhuffhines]

well, if it was a "fucking" photo i may be ok with it

[Traffic]

I wish I had saved the Phil Helmuth / Naes / et al photos. holy shit.

[Jive Turkey]

I wish I had saved the Phil Helmuth / Naes / et al photos. holy shit.

so i'm not the only one who went to Hornfans looking for those?

there is one of Phil/Fireman and scottsins posing like its their senior picture.

please post that one.

[ousuxndallas]

This reminds me of the story of a douche in NYC that was circulating the I-Bank/PE world a few years back. The guy made a video of himself, to show how "well rounded" he was. It was freaking hilarious!

By the way, don't take a picture of yourself to an interview. That's pretty bad. A resume, good interview, and firm handshake are all you need to stand out.

[lilb6507]

more pictures of people under trees plz

[cajunhorn]

I take a caricature and a casserole to my interviews.

Between that and my three piece wolf suit, I always get my pick of positions.

[jimmyjazz]

Jesus. Was this a remotely professional position?

Ix-nay on the icture-pay.


No, I'm not really sure why I wrote that in pig latin, but I'm the one hiring, so deal with it.

[HornOnTheBayou]

I went out and took a fairly professional looking picture (hair done nicely, clean shaven, recently ironed dress shirt, in front of a tree, etc)

This is not a dress shirt.

[Lonestarman]

I take a caricature and a casserole to my interviews.

Between that and my three piece wolf suit, I always get my pick of positions.

If someone ever walked in wearing a Nuge'esque pelt suit I would probably hire them on the spot. No questions asked. I have never been a big believer in the whole wolf-shirt phenomena, but I do believe in the power of the pelt. Plus, a man without principles, is no man at all. And one of my priciples, though I was not aware of said principle until I read your post, Cajun, is that if you are wearing a three-piece pelt suit, you are probably a better man than I am.

[u2-horn]

more pictures of people under trees plz

[u2-horn]

which one is StraitHorn?

[jimmyjazz]

which one is StraitHorn?

Ugh. Why do white people always look so WHITE? (I say this as a white person.)

[kangsta]

threads like these are why i love the shag

[NOMAAA]

Did it look like this?

if i got something like this i would laugh and put it on the top of the yes pile. then probably find another reason not to hire the person because there is a hot chick in the yes pile too. this is one of a long long lists of reasons i am not in management.

[TJ Hooshamazoo]

this you by the tree?

[bularry]

What kind of position?

In general, I think any professional position you don't want to include a picture.

If you want to stand out, really ask a couple of interesting questions about the job/company where you are interviewing.

I'm constantly amazed at how little the people I interview know about what my company does and how they fit into the department. I guess its okay not to know, but ASK!!!

[Massive Horn]

[j.e.s.-U.S.]

I love the tree pics... keep'em coming.

[BrothaHorn]

Pics are only a good idea, if you've got one of the interviewer doing some shady shit!!

[froghorn717]

This reminds me of the story of a douche in NYC that was circulating the I-Bank/PE world a few years back. The guy made a video of himself, to show how "well rounded" he was. It was freaking hilarious!

By the way, don't take a picture of yourself to an interview. That's pretty bad. A resume, good interview, and firm handshake are all you need to stand out.

hahahahahahaha i remember this guy (of course i am assuming its the same guy....Russian name?)

either way...Pictures on a CV is cause to spontaneously burst into laughing at, not with.

live and learn...and you might need to change from Strait after that move. (i keed i keed)

[texasdago]

Was the interviewer a member of PETA? Maybe that's what turned them off...

[GraciePie]

To reiterate what has been said a dozen times, never bring a picture or attach one to your resume unless it is specifically requested or you are applying for an on-camera position.


And if you must bring a picture of yourself and your favorite tree, try to smile.

[Viper]

This reminds me of the story of a douche in NYC that was circulating the I-Bank/PE world a few years back. The guy made a video of himself, to show how "well rounded" he was. It was freaking hilarious!

By the way, don't take a picture of yourself to an interview. That's pretty bad. A resume, good interview, and firm handshake are all you need to stand out.

Michael Cera did a great parody of it.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAV0sxwx9rY[/youtube]