Wearing attire that flatters their body style, in colours that complement their hair and skin tone; no busy textures, patterns, or logos
Smiling with their eyes to appear approachable and confident
Making eye contact with the camera
Wearing minimal jewellery, buttons, and headwear
Layering clothing and accessories (shirt and jacket; sweater and loose scarf)
When you dress sharply to a job interview, you’re telling the employer you mean business before even speaking a word. In the same vein, taking a few simple steps to improve the quality and polish of your profile photo on LinkedIn can go a long way toward sending the right signals to anyone who happens across you on the platform.
Don’t hesitate to touch up or edit the shots you like best, provided the shots still look natural and you’re recognizable to those who know you.
As a final task, pull up your LinkedIn profile on a tablet, computer, and mobile phone to confirm you’re happy with how your photo and background image appear on various devices.
Follow these LinkedIn profile photo tips to ensure you are projecting a warm, professional, and trustworthy image to professional contacts and potential B2B prospects. Your professional LinkedIn profile says a lot about you. Make sure it’s saying the right things!
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