Meet Kim! Kim is a working professional who decided to update her headshot for her LinkedIn profile. A new headshot is a great tool for anyone looking to enhance their business prospects, whether for a resume, an online presence, or a business card. It’s also an awesome way to feel confident when navigating the job market. Look better, get paid!
Kim was looking to get a new position in her medical field. With this new headshot, prospective employers will know they’re meeting someone who takes their opportunities seriously, and someone who has a current, updated resume. Good luck in all your future endeavors, Kim!
A LinkedIn headshot is a great way to make your profile look professional.
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. If you’re not on it, you’re missing out. And if you don’t have a good profile photo, you’re still missing out.
Why your headshot needs an update.
If you don’t have a good headshot, then you’re not leaving a good first impression with potential clients, business partners, employers, employees, etc. These people need to know that you are three things: friendly, trustworthy, and professional. What better way to demonstrate that then through an amazing profile photo? It doesn’t matter what you write in your profile, no one is going to take you seriously if your photo is amateur.
So what makes a good headshot? I’m glad you asked! Whether you take your headshot yourself or get it done professionally. It’s important to take these things into consideration:
Background
The background of your headshot photo matters. Colored and patterned backgrounds can be distracting. Go for a clean and simple white or grey. Black is okay too but sometimes I find it to be harsh. You just don’t want to distract from what really matters here, YOU.
