Certification Logo on Resume

Is this really necessary? I have seen some threads where people recommend it- I have seen some threads where people frown on it.

Just curious what your opinion is. I always thought that by attaching logos to your resume you are:

a) taking up space that you could be actually using for content
b) being redundant because you probably state your cert somewhere else
c) resume scanning software doesn't play nice with images in the doc

Just things I always thought about. Just curious about your opinions.

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dmoore44

I don't use the logos... in addition to the reasons you mentioned, I personally find it a bit gaudy.

SteveLord

Nope. Cheesy in my opinion. Same goes for emails.

Nytrocide

I can see if you had a stylized resume website, but on paper I agree that it might look like you're just looking to take up space.

ptilsen

I just can't see it. It doesn't really enhance anything, and it detracts from the content. It's definitely not typical.

paul78

I've never liked seeing logos on resumes. Also, some certifying organizations like ISACA do not allow for use of logos.

GoodBishop

Don't put your logo on the resume - it's tacky, and it distracts from the you that you are trying to sell.

the_hutch

I just list my certs in a seperate section. No go on the logo...

nicklauscombs

dont do it. list the certs only.

a.a.!4life

I agree, the logos do looks tacky on the resume, but how would you guys feel about including the actual certificates with the resume? Still tacky? Newbie move?

RouteThisWay

I think that is still tacky. Listing your certification is enough.

blargoe

a.a.!4life wrote: »

I agree, the logos do looks tacky on the resume, but how would you guys feel about including the actual certificates with the resume? Still tacky? Newbie move?

Yes, tacky. I've looked at 100's or resumes over the past year, and almost nobody includes cert logos on resumes anymore. I don't think I have come across any. Mailing certificates wouldn't add value either. Listing certifications with the the certification ID (MCP#, VCP#, etc) is all that would be useful information to a hiring manager. You want your resume to be clear and consise, don't waste space on logos...

pram

I wouldn't have a resume that spans more than the front of a single page. I'm pretty sure employers don't actually care about certificates since I've literally never been asked to verify one in any job interview I've been to.