7 LinkedIn Profile Photo Mistakes - Toronto Edition
If you are a working professional, your LinkedIn profile headshot is often the first impression given to your clients, investors, industry peers, recruiters and other gatekeepers. And for better or worse, LinkedIn is a major force in Canada - all industries are leveraging LinkedIn in some shape or form.
Whether you are looking to make a change or starting fresh at a new position, here are some real life before-and-after examples of our clients.
The “Weekend at the Cottage”
Travel snaps, blue water and aviators are great for Facebook, but keep the wardrobe professional for LinkedIn.
The “Blankman”
Whether you get a corporate headshot professionally done or use the dreaded #SELFIE, something is always better than nothing.
The “Lush”
Our best smiles come out with a drink in our hand but for LinkedIn it is best to keep things fresh, clean and well-lit.
The “#SELFIE”
…often spotted with the Lush. LinkedIn is a social media site for professionals…save the selfies for Instagram or Tinder.
The “Tiny Man”
LinkedIn portraits are small so need to be tightly cropped to be identifiable.
The “Presser”
If you are a panelist or do public speaking as an industry leader, and the only professional portrait you have is a media photo, it is probably time to get a studio headshot done. Use it for your next speaking engagement or Zoom avatar.
The “Bridesmaid/Groomsman”
The last professional photo of you was at your best friend’s wedding? Stop cropping out the bride and go get a headshot.
