Is it acceptable to use the logos of companies you've worked for on your resume? On one hand it is eye catching, but on the other there might be legal implications on using a brand asset. Thoughts?
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You are not using it to make any money/ profit out if it (in complete sense of with that logo) and as long as this is the case, it is not a case of IP infringement. So based this, it is not wrong to use the logo of the firm you have worked with on your CV/ Resume. Hope this helps.
That’s not how trademark law works. Profit doesn’t determine whether you’re allowed to use someone else’s IP. They have the right to decide where their logo goes, with the exceptions of fair use, comparative advertising, and parody. Using it on your resume might come under fair use, but it also might confuse the applicant tracking systems that a lot of companies use to scan resumes. It I think it’s a bad idea.
It is a matter of choice. Personally, I don’t feel logo makes too much of a difference in a resume.
I haven't seen any resumes with the logos of companies. I wonder if it will put any impact on the CV. Still, worth a try.
This is an interesting question. It made me wonder if people ever add a QR code that links to the businesses they worked for or even a QR code to an applicant website or video.
That's a good idea :)
LinkedIn uses their logos and I don't think they seek any permission for that.