I am noticing a lot of requests for "a 2x2 picture" or a "passport picture". I know they want to put a face to a name and application, but what should I be submitting. Obviously not a picture of me at a bar holding up a drink... Should I be wearing a suit, is this a headshot type deal? Should I be smiling or not smiling, but not looking gloomy? Should it be casual or formal or in between? Does it matter? Any inputs from those in the know? =]
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I wore a suit jacket, and was smiling, and took a shoulders-and-up photo.
For the picture that I sent to schools I wore a button down shirt and tie. I also had a slight smile going on (really had to look at the picture long and hard to realize that I was smiling). You don't need to do anything extravagant, but you should look as professional and presentable as possible. I don't think you need to bust out a suit for this picture, but I know people that have. Its all up to you.
You're over thinking it.
Very much so.
I just found a recent family photo where I was wearing a suit and cropped my upper chest and face out of it and used that.
Just... take a picture of yourself. If you want some guidance, here's mine:
That said, we got an old school face book for our class that used our application pictures, and some people made... interesting choices. I'd say a majority of people took a picture specifically for this purpose and some just cropped old pictures. Some people also used pictures that I personally thought were in appropriate/unprofessional, but they still got in, so what do I know.
I'd go on the safe side and just do something boring (like mine).
That said, we got an old school face book for our class that used our application pictures, and some people made... interesting choices. I'd say a majority of people took a picture specifically for this purpose and some just cropped old pictures. Some people also used pictures that I personally thought were in appropriate/unprofessional, but they still got in, so what do I know.
I'd go on the safe side and just do something boring (like mine).
+1 I was a little hammered though, I don't think they will be able to tell I just have a big stupid smile on my face with an eyebrow pose?
