Post 63: The importance of a headshot revisited

I've talked about this before, but I thought I'd bring it up again. In this brief post, I'll talk about the importance of a headshot.

With the popularity of social media, it isn't uncommon for potential employers to search for applicants on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Often, your social media accounts are the first time your potential employer will see you. With that in mind, would you rather have them see a low-quality photo of you and all of your friends at a party, or a high-quality headshot?

I may be heavily biased, but I'd rather have someone who might hire me see a good quality headshot. Not only will a good headshot or profile photo make me appear more professional and trustworthy, but it will also show that I took the time to find someone to take a photo of me, and that looking professional is important to me. This small detail could be the difference between you and the other applicants. 

If you don't believe me, you can read further into it here: http://www.martahewson.com/blog/2013/11/the-importance-of-a-professional-headshot/