Resume templates
Resume templates with a photo
For the many countries where a headshot is part of a good application, with a no-photo version included for everywhere it isn't.
See the templatesPhoto resume templates
An English and a German edition of the same design: a square headshot beside a wide-tracked serif name, on an open two-column layout.
Where a resume photo is expected
Typical practice by region. Individual employers vary, so if a posting says no photo, leave it off.
| Where you're applying | Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland | Usually expected | Not legally required, but most applications still include a professional photo. |
| France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium | Common | Widely used; leaving it off is acceptable for many roles. |
| Netherlands, Nordic countries | Optional | Some applicants include one; plenty don't. Follow the company's lead. |
| Middle East, much of Asia | Often expected | Photos are standard in many markets, including the Gulf states, Japan, and South Korea. |
| US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia | Usually left off | Many employers prefer no photo to avoid bias concerns. Use a no-photo version. |
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Usually expected
Not legally required, but most applications still include a professional photo.
France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium
Common
Widely used; leaving it off is acceptable for many roles.
Netherlands, Nordic countries
Optional
Some applicants include one; plenty don't. Follow the company's lead.
Middle East, much of Asia
Often expected
Photos are standard in many markets, including the Gulf states, Japan, and South Korea.
US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia
Usually left off
Many employers prefer no photo to avoid bias concerns. Use a no-photo version.
English or German edition
Same design, different conventions. Both are one page and edit in Google Docs, Word, or Pages.
| Template | Look | Best for | Also includes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | Square headshot, wide-tracked serif name, two columns | English-language applications in markets that expect a photo | No-photo single-column version, cover letter, references | $8.99 |
| Ashford (Deutsch) | The same design in German | Bewerbungen in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland | Deckblatt (cover page), Anschreiben, references, no-photo version | $8.99 |
- Look:
- Square headshot, wide-tracked serif name, two columns
- Best for:
- English-language applications in markets that expect a photo
- Also includes:
- No-photo single-column version, cover letter, references
- Look:
- The same design in German
- Best for:
- Bewerbungen in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Also includes:
- Deckblatt (cover page), Anschreiben, references, no-photo version
Getting a photo resume right
Match the photo to the role
Dress as you would for the interview, use a plain background, and keep the crop to head and shoulders. A friendly, natural expression reads better than a stiff one.
Keep a no-photo version ready
Many online job portals and international employers prefer no photo. Both templates include a no-photo version, so you can send the right one without redesigning anything.
Follow the local application format
German-speaking employers often expect a complete set: cover page (Deckblatt), cover letter (Anschreiben), and CV (Lebenslauf). The German edition includes all three.
Find the right template
Instant download, edit in Google Docs, Word, or Pages — and apply knowing the layout parses cleanly in hiring systems.
Browse the collectionQuestions, answered
Should I put a photo on my resume?
It depends on where you're applying. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland a professional photo is still usually expected, and it's common across much of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia most employers prefer no photo. Both templates here include a no-photo version, so you can apply either way from one purchase.
Will a resume with a photo pass ATS?
Applicant tracking systems ignore the image itself; what matters is that the text is real, selectable text in a sensible reading order. For online job boards that run everything through an ATS, use the included no-photo single-column version, which parses cleanly.
What kind of photo should I use?
A recent, professional headshot: head and shoulders, neutral background, good light, and clothing you'd wear to the interview. Skip selfies, cropped group photos, and heavy filters.
Can I replace the photo with my own?
Yes. In Google Docs, Word, or Pages, click the placeholder photo, delete it, and insert your own headshot. The layout holds its shape.
Do you have a German Lebenslauf with a photo?
Yes. Ashford (Deutsch) is a German Bewerbungsvorlage with a photo, a matching Anschreiben, a references page, and a Deckblatt (cover page), plus a no-photo version.