Wouldn't you love to have a perfect
LinkedIn background photo?
Your LinkedIn background photo also matters.
When choosing
your LinkedIn background photo, make sure the image matches your personal / professional brand and conveys your unique message.
Not exact matches
You may like the
photo of you in front of your office window or your library of (obsolete) law books, but you're much better off with a plain
background for your
LinkedIn Profile
photo.
Similar to the
background of your profile
photo, your
LinkedIn background image should complement your personal brand without stealing its thunder.
So why don't
LinkedIn members put more thought into their
background photo, and what does your
background image say about you?
Although some people on
LinkedIn fear discrimination based on age, appearance, ethnic
background, etc. if they include their
photos, I still advise that it's best to have one.
This is great for a logo at the top of your resume, the
background photo of your
LinkedIn profile, a banner on your Facebook business page, or anyplace you need professional looking graphics.
Put a
background photo on your
LinkedIn profile.
Today you need a
Background photo as well to keep your
LinkedIn profile from looking outdated.
If you think that HAVING a
photo on your
LinkedIn profile (and elsewhere online) may red - flag you for discrimination — age, weight, ethnic
background, etc. — think about this... NOT having a
photo can be a red flag, too.
I've created a library of the best
LinkedIn profile
background photos and they are free for you to use on your profile!
You can add a
background photo to your
LinkedIn profile.
If you think that HAVING a
photo on your
LinkedIn profile (and elsewhere online) may red - flag you for discrimination — age, weight, ethnic
background, etc..
LinkedIn also gives you the ability to add a
background photo.
To help ease the process of managing your online brand, below, I have shared a couple of straightforward tools as resources to assist with selecting your
LinkedIn profile
photo and creating an attention - getting
background.