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Your LinkedIn photo is the first thing recruiters see.

Before your headline. Before your experience. Before anything else.

And most student LinkedIn photos are terrible.

Here's what's wrong and how to fix it:

Bad LinkedIn photos:

❌ Group photo where you cropped everyone else out
❌ Bathroom mirror selfie
❌ Photo from a party or bar
❌ Sunglasses and hat
❌ Grainy, dark, or blurry photo
❌ Photo from 5 years ago that doesn't look like you anymore
❌ No photo at all (worst option)

What makes a good LinkedIn photo:

✅ Professional but approachable
✅ Clear, well-lit, high quality
✅ You're looking at the camera
✅ Solid or simple background (not cluttered)
✅ Business casual attire minimum
✅ Just you (no other people visible)
✅ Recent photo (within the last year)

You don't need to pay for a professional headshot.

Use your phone. Ask a friend to take it. Takes 5 minutes.

How to take a good LinkedIn photo with your phone:

1. Lighting: Face a window or go outside during daytime. Natural light is your friend.
2. Background: Stand in front of a plain wall or simple background. Nothing distracting.
3. Framing: Shoulders and head visible. Not too close, not too far.
4. Clothing: Business casual minimum. Solid colors work best. No logos or graphics.
5. Expression: Smile naturally. You want to look friendly and approachable, not stiff.
6. Take 20 photos: Different angles, different expressions. Pick the best one.

Pro tips:

Why this matters:

Recruiters search LinkedIn for candidates. When they see your profile in search results, they decide in 3 seconds whether to click.

A professional photo = you're serious about your career
A bad photo or no photo = they skip to the next person

The data:

Profiles with photos get 21x more profile views and 9x more connection requests than profiles without.

Do this today:

Look at your current LinkedIn photo. Is it professional?

If not, take 5 minutes right now to get a new one. Find good lighting, plain background, ask someone to take it.

Upload it immediately.

Your photo is working for you 24/7. Make it count.

-Ford from Runway

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