Profile photo

To choose a professional profile photo we must consider some aspects before taking it. No photo should be chosen or even our favorite, we have to think the photo is my brand image and the image still influences many people. So we must pay attention to the following:

a) in the photos we must look natural, we must not have forced photos or in which we look very intense;

b) the chosen photo must have a close face and see who we are;

c) it must be current, we must or update the profile photo;

d) we must take several photos, just for this purpose of wanting a professional profile photo, and choose the one in which our expression is the most natural and serene;

e) the clothes we choose must be clothes that we could use in the workplace. In some situations, a compromise between formal and informal;

f) we cannot use selfies or filters;

g) avoid cuts;

h) have a neutral background.

When I made my digital portfolio I was not happy with my photos, because I wanted a professional photo for my profile. I chose to go to a professional photographer and ask to be taken a set of photos. After looking closely at all the photos, I opted for the one that, in my opinion, was the best and followed all the requirements here exposed.

References:

Cohan, Carly (2018) The Dos and Dont's for Your Professional Profile Picture (johnleonard.com) [online] available from: The Dos and Dont's for Your Professional Profile Picture (johnleonard.com) (accessed 29th November 2020)

Meero Teams (16th July 2010.) 11 tips to follow for the perfect Linkedin profile picture in 2020

[online] available from: 11 Dos & Donts for your LinkedIn profile picture in 2020 (meero.com) (accessed 29th November 2020)

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