Lse ac uk/careers How to write cvs and cover letters

3 Should I attach or scan a photo of myself? 

You should not be asked for a photo in the UK. Read an employer’s 

application advice carefully and use resources like “Going Global”, which 

LSE Careers subscribes to, to research the recruitment norms of different 

countries. Going Global can be accessed through the LSE Careers  

website under “Exclusive resources”.

4 Do I need to mention my gender and age? 

No. It is entirely optional whether you include this information. It is 

often deducible from other information (like your name and the date of 

your qualifications). It is illegal for employers to ask you to declare your 

age and also illegal, except in certain rare situations, for employers to 

discriminate on grounds of gender. 

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