Hi All! I've been completing job applications for a few months now, one I sent a few weeks back requested a photo on the application form but i did'nt send. I've not heard back, could it be that i really should have sent a photo?? The position was a Care Assistant.
I have another application for a different company, still as a Care Assistant that again requests a photo, please can someone tell me why? it seems such an odd request and i really do not like the idea of my photo being anything to do with a job application. Any ideas would be appreciated.....If this is standard practice then i will do it, it just seems odd.....
I think it will help identify sex and ethnic origin if nothing else, it is a way of avoiding a surprise when you think you are inviting a female to an interview and a maler turnes up etc. it is a subtle way of vetting applicants which can bde both negatove and positive.