Why LinkedIn Makes Me Cry!
I made a new connection on LinkedIn last night, and then started scrolling through “other people you might now” . . . and let me tell you, it was frightening, and sad. LinkedIn makes me want to cry. I mean, some of the photos people are using on what’s considered the most “professional” and “formal” of social media . . . well, they’re simply tragic. Maybe now you’re wondering if you need a new headshot. How do you know? Here are 4 Desperate Cries for Help! YOU KNOW YOU NEED A NEW HEADSHOT IF: It currently looks like you’re in the witness protection program. If you have the anonymous avatar (no profile image), you’re not going to engage prospects or grow your audience. If you’re an entertainer, speaker, singer, etc., and you don’t have an image – what exactly are you thinking? YOU are your brand even more than other professions like “realtor” or “financial planner”. Show yourself! You are representing yourself with a blurry/fuzzy image, it shows that you don’t care about details. Is …