【Must-Read for Job Seekers】Resolving Your Concerns About ID Photos!
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In your first job search, there are many unfamiliar words you’ll encounter and new experiences you’ll go through.
Even when it comes to ID photos alone, you probably have plenty of questions. Because opportunities to take ID photos are rare, you’ll want to prepare thoroughly before the shoot and aim for a result you’re fully satisfied with. This time, we will resolve various "things you want to know!" regarding ID photos for job seekers!
Table of Contents
- Points You Want to Know About Job-Search ID Photos ①: I Want to Darken My Hair Color Just for One Day
- Points You Want to Know About Job-Search ID Photos ②: What Does "Plain Background" Mean?
- Points You Want to Know About Job-Search ID Photos ③: I Want to Do Everything I Can Before the Shoot!
- Challenge Your Job Search with an ID Photo That Conveys the Real You!
Points You Want to Know About Job-Search ID Photos ①: I Want to Darken My Hair Color Just for One Day!
When job hunting season comes around, many people darken their hair color. Therefore, most people take their ID photos with darker hair.
However, you might not be able to attend the shoot with your ideal hair color for various reasons, such as your hair fading to a lighter shade or being unable to get a hair salon reservation in time. In such cases, methods like using black hair dye spray or retouching the photo to make your hair look black are recommended. Without changing your original hair color, you can prepare an ID photo that looks as if it was taken with dark hair.
In this article, we explain in detail how to make your hair look dark when taking an ID photo. We also include sample images of the finished look when darkening hair color through retouching, so please take a look for reference.
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Points You Want to Know About Job-Search ID Photos ②: What Does "Plain Background" Mean?
While many people pay attention to their appearance for job-search ID photos, one thing that is often overlooked is the background. Have you ever heard of the "plain background" requirement often specified in ID photo rules?
A "plain background" refers to a state where the background color is uniform and free of patterns or objects. Not only are photos with objects visible in the background off-limits, but backgrounds with subtle gradient patterns, like clouds, are also unacceptable. If you are planning to use a photo taken with your smartphone at home, be careful as wallpaper patterns might show up.
In this article, we explain what to keep in mind when a plain background is required, as well as how to prepare a photo with a plain background. Besides "plain background," there may be other background specifications such as "no gradients allowed" or "white background." You can feel at ease by checking the specifications of the company you are applying to before taking your photo.
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Points You Want to Know About Job-Search ID Photos ③: I Want to Do Everything I Can Before the Shoot!
For those who have booked an ID photo session for now, but don't know what kind of preparation to do, or want to do everything possible if there is anything they can do... this article is recommended for you!
We introduce advance preparations you can make before shooting your ID photo, such as how to choose your outfit and how to decide on your hairstyle. We also introduce stretches to relax your facial muscles and stretches to prevent shoulder tilting before the shoot. When taking an ID photo, nervousness tends to make your facial expressions and body stiff. If you want to look even better in your photo, please give them a try.
Once taken, most people submit the same ID photo to various companies. Since you are taking the trouble to shoot it, prepare properly so that it becomes an ID photo you are satisfied with. Getting into the habit of preparing thoroughly will be very useful during your job search.
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Challenge Your Job Search with an ID Photo That Conveys the Real You!
An ID photo is your first encounter with a company.
It would be great if it becomes a photo that further conveys the authentic self you want to showcase in your self-PR or student achievement stories (Gakuchika). To achieve this, it’s best to resolve your doubts early. Look up anything you’re curious about and eliminate your anxiety.
We often receive inquiries about makeup, clothing, and hairstyles from customers in the middle of job searching. Of course, if there are rules specified by a company, you must follow them. However, basically, there is no single right answer like "it must be done this way" for job-search makeup, clothing, or hairstyles. After researching various information, it is important to think and choose for yourself.
Be sure to firmly keep in mind the points that interviewers emphasize—"a sense of cleanliness" and "your face being clearly visible"—and make it a photo that represents you.
First time taking a job-search photo? Rest assured! 19Studio, an ID photo specialist
At 19Studio, our motto is "ID photos that convey who our customers really are." Having customers do their own hair and makeup beforehand is also part of bringing out their true selves.
Additionally, when selecting one photo from the shots taken, we ask what kind of points you want to highlight in your self-PR, and have you personally choose the photo that fits best. The selected photo is retouched according to your requests, such as black hair correction or skin-smoothing adjustments. We create ID photos that bring out your natural charm.
Excellent access—just a 3-minute walk from [Shinjuku-gyoenmae] Station on the Marunouchi Line, and within walking distance from JR Shinjuku Station!
Our Job-Search ID Photo Course comes as a single, simple plan that includes web submission data, printed photos, and all touch-ups for skin blemishes and messy hair! It is an easy-to-understand and great-value course.
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