Importance of LinkedIn Headshots

If you want to be taken seriously on LinkedIn, you need a professional headshot. Your headshot is one of the first things people will see when they visit your profile, so it's important to make a good impression. Studies have found that people make a judgement about someone within seconds. So if you want to make a good virtual first impression on LinkedIn, it's important to have a professional headshot that conveys your personality and the level of professionalism you want to convey.

A traditional professional headshot is usually a close-up of your face that is taken against a plain background. It should be well-lit and your face should be the focus of the shot. Attire is usually simple and most people avoid any distractions in the background.

Some people might want a more relaxed kind of headshot. Maybe they have a nontraditional job or company and want to convey that in their imagery. These headshots are usually on location or taken in a traditional setting but posed more modern and fun.

Not only do headshots give a first impression, a professional headshot shows that you are serious about your career and willing to invest in your personal brand. It also conveys confidence and professionalism, two qualities that are highly valued in the business and entrepreneurship worlds.

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