###### "I usually wear glasses. Is it okay to wear them for my job application photo?"
As a studio owner, I get this question a lot. The answer is — yes, it's okay.
However, there are conditions. If you pay a little more attention, you can get the perfect job application photo.
Shall we find out a few things before the shoot? Today, I'll summarize the OK standards and precautions for job application photos with glasses.
👓 Conditions for Wearing Glasses
1. If You Always Wear Glasses
Job application photos are "photos that prove who you are." If someone who always wears glasses switches to lenses only for the photo,
the interviewer may get the impression that "you look different from the photo" at the interview. In this case, it's more natural to wear glasses.
Also, if you or someone close to you thinks that there is a big difference between wearing glasses and not wearing them, we recommend that you wear glasses for the photo shoot.
2. If You Can't Wear Lenses
Some people can't wear lenses because their eyes are sensitive or due to their refractive index. Of course, wearing glasses is the right choice.
In this case, we also recommend trying out daily disposable lenses. If the fit is still not good,
we recommend rimless glasses or lightweight glasses.
⚠️ Things to Check When Wearing Glasses
3. Make Sure You Have Anti-Reflective Lenses
If light reflects off the lenses under the lights, your eyes will be covered. From the interviewer's point of view, if they can't see your eyes, they may lose confidence in you.
Choose glasses with anti-reflective (AR coating) lenses, or ask them to adjust the angle on the day of the shoot.
##### **4. Avoid Frames That Are Too Thick or Have Unique Designs**
In job application photos, glasses play a supporting role to your face. If the frame is too strong, the focus will be on the glasses.
In particular, thick, black glasses that obscure the eyes can make you look stern and create a rigid image.
Simple, thin frames, or rimless or semi-rimless glasses are the safest.
##### **5. Absolutely No Colored Lenses or Fashion Glasses**
Colored lenses or overly designed glasses in job application photos may be a disadvantage in some cases.
I've seen many women wear colored lenses for their job application photos, thinking about aesthetics,
but those who actually come in as interviewers naturally have a negative view of this. Don't forget that it's still conservative.
### 🤔 Glasses vs. Lenses, Which Is Better?
To be honest — lenses are more advantageous in terms of photo quality. Your eyes look clearer, and you don't have to worry about light reflection.
However, if you're uncomfortable taking pictures in a different look than usual, or if you plan to wear glasses to the interview, it's best to wear glasses for the photo.
There's only one criterion — your appearance in the photo must match your appearance at the interview.
### 💡 One More Thing — Perception of Glasses in Japanese Job Hunting
Some Japanese companies still have the perception that "job application photos should be taken with lenses."
In particular, industries with a lot of face-to-face work, such as finance, aviation, and service industries, may implicitly prefer wearing lenses.
It's a good idea to check the atmosphere of the industry you're applying for first.
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