Selfies, closeups, glamour shots... There are so many bad photos out there. Don't let them creep into your LinkedIn profile! (Please, we beg you.) Here are a few fails that a lot of people make the mistake of doing when it comes to their LinkedIn profile pictures:
1. Cropping people out of your picture.
I mean, c'mon. We know you have friends, but they shouldn't make an appearance on your LinkedIn photo. Especially when it's only half their face.
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2. Using a poorly lit or blurry photo.
Oh, hey, Casper. I see you're looking for new opportunities.
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3. Using Instagram filters.
Yes, we know Valencia is so flattering, but it's not professional. Save the filters for Instagram.
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4. Taking yourself too seriously.
Just stop. You look ridiculous.
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5. Having a duck face or any other goofy expression.
Who ever thought making a duck face was flattering anyway?! Stop quacking us up.
6. Not smiling or looking at the camera.
"I see you're too cool to look at the camera. I guess you're too cool to work at our company." - What every employer thinks when they see this.
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7. Being too far away or too close up to the camera.
We all DEFINITELY do not need to see your latest nose hair additions.
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8. Using black & white photo.
Hello, we live in color. Your picture should be in color.
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9. NOT HAVING A PICTURE AT ALL!
Unless the generic avatar looks exactly like you. In that case, full steam ahead, my friend.
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