I am adding something to my repertoire. Headshots. Professional profile pictures. For years I’ve been shooting head shots for magazines and advertising, now this niche gets it’s own page on my website. I’m expanding my services to include professional headshots for LinkedIn and corporate websites. Here’s why:
Today it is easier than ever to find out who the person on the phone really is. LinkedIn and other social media platforms give you the opportunity to put your best face forward. Hiring managers want to know who you are. They want to get a sense what working with you might be like. They want to see whether you are professional, friendly and approachable. All of these attributes can be communicated with a high quality, professional profile photo.
One of the biggest mistakes that job seekers and networking professionals make is using a sub standard photo. Photos from your grad and that really cute shot where your ex is right beside you (but you can crop them out and it only looks a little bit weird). That just doesn't cut it. LinkedIn and Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr all give the opportunity to put your best face forward.
So do. Here are some profile picture stats:
• Your profile is 11X more likely to be viewed if it includes a profile photo (linked in official blog 22Apr2014)
• Recruiters spend 19% of the total time they spend on your profile looking at your picture. (Study conducted by TheLadders)
A faceless candidate, or one with a poor quality photo, communicates an incomplete profile, which may be perceived as low motivation, inattention to detail or lackluster enthusiasm. So, you need to have a professionally done profile picture to help improve your chances of landing a job or growing your professional network. Call me for a quote and chat about what kind of shot will work best for your personal brand. I can be reached at 416-318-3278, or Chris@9YardsPhoto.com