How to Add or Change Your LinkedIn Profile Picture - Jobscan Blog

How to Add or Change Your LinkedIn Profile Picture - Jobscan BlogPosted on August 26, 2019August 27, 2019 by Paige Doepke Your LinkedIn profile picture helps build your professional brand and lets contacts put a face to your name. Colleagues who know you in the real world will immediately know they are connecting to the correct person. Hiring managers will know youre serious about your professional brand. Clients who youve never met will be able to personalize their relationship with you.Dont be this guyHow to add a LinkedIn profile pictureAdding a LinkedIn picture is easy. Follow these steps to add a photo for the first time.Click the camera icon on your blank profile picture.2. Click Upload photo to choose a profile picture. Or, click Use camera to take a photo on your computer.3. Adjust and center your photo. Note focus on your face. You can include your shoulders as well, but nothing below.4. Hit Save photo and voilaHow to change your LinkedIn profile pictureChanging your Linkedi n picture is a slightly different process than uploading a photo for the first time.Click on your current profile picture2. Click the Change photo button3. Upload a new photo. You can also click Use camera if you have good lighting and a professional backdrop available.4. ort the photo so your face is centered. 5. Hit Save photo. Looking goodChoosing the right LinkedIn pictureDo you need a professional headshot on LinkedIn?The best LinkedIn profile pictures are professional, clear and simple. Professional headshots are perfect if you have them, but you dont need to spend $500 getting headshots done just for your LinkedIn profile Ask a friend with a nice phone or camera to help you take one in the afternoon when lighting is best.LinkedIn profile picture sizeFor best results, LinkedIn suggests using a photo that is 400 x 400 pixels or larger. Make sure the focus is on your face and wear clothing that you would wear to work. For example, if you wear a suit to work, you should be wearin g a suit in your photo. If you work at a laid-back tech company, you can be more casual, but keep it clean and professional. When in doubt, a plain, black shirt works well.LinkedIn photo backdropUse a plain hintergrund that wont take away from the photos main focusyou Stand in front of a white or gray wall, or find a brick wall that adds interest without being fussy. The goal is for you to stand out.What about your LinkedIn hintergrund photo?You know that long spruchbanner photo that sits at the very top of your profile? Thats your background photo or cover photo. Your LinkedIn cover photo can make an impact when used correctly.LinkedIn cover photo sizeLinkedIn recommends 1,584 x 396 pixels for highest resolution. The quality of your photo sets the tone for the rest of your LinkedIn profile, so make it goodWays to use your LinkedIn background photoSolidify your brandChoose a background photo with your companys colors or logo to help people build a connection between you and your bra nd. If you arent graphically talented, why not use a stock photo of your companys home city? If youre building a brand, use the background photo to help.Stand out from the crowdIf youre creative, go ahead and create a custom background that shows off your skills. Include a favorite quote that motivates you or even your email address in a clear font to help clients contact you quickly.Background photos can also be a quick, visual way of giving people a glimpse into your passions and hobbies. For example, Im a writer and I love to read, so I chose a background that relates to both.Keep things cohesiveNot about colorful profiles? Thats fine Find a simple photo that speaks to your image. You can also choose no photo at all which will make your background photo the LinkedIn default backgroundLinkedIns default background photoNot that your LinkedIn profile looks great, try running it through Jobscans LinkedIn Optimization tool to see how the content stacks upFacebook Commentswpdevar_comme nt_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important