Creating your LinkedIn profile allows you to include a picture but not just any picture. Choose a photo that reflects a professional image. In today’s world, most hiring managers and recruiters will review your social media profiles before inviting you to an interview, and they want to see you. While choosing a picture seems like an easy task, Part 2 of this three-part webinar series, How to avoid these 9 most common LinkedIn profile picture mistakes, discusses the don’ts when selecting your profile photo. This webinar also includes tips and advice related to LinkedIn and profile pictures.
This three-part webinar series features Amanda Augustine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobsearchamanda), Career Management Expert who helps recent college graduates and accomplished professionals reach their full career potential. The webinar is moderated by Andrea McEwen Henderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamcewen), former National Account Manager for College Recruiter.
Key Takeaways:
-Invest in a good profile photo. Your career will thank you.
-Make sure your headshot is professional, friendly, and in alignment with your personal brand.
-Your selfie is not going to score you any points with prospective employers.
-While you have a great family and your dog is adorable, neither of these images belongs in your profile picture.
-Make sure headshots are consistent across all your professional profiles.
-You don’t need to spend a ton to get a great headshot.
