How a LinkedIn profile picture affects your job search – Troy Media

Having a LinkedIn profile picture increases the likelihood of your profile being viewed 14 times Back in the day, including a headshot with your resume was expected. But, as anti-discrimination and labour laws passed, this practice stopped as pictures could potentially lead to discrimination. Then LinkedIn officially launched on May 5, 2003. If you believe a headshot (your profile picture) may lead to hiring discrimination, you likely see LinkedIn as a step back. A fun fact: Leonardo da Vinci is credited with creating the first resume. His “resume” was essentially a cover letter written in 1482 touting his inventions to Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, a potential employer. It was not until the 1930s that the modern resume became common. LinkedIn, which I believe is much more relevant to employers than your resume, is not going anywhere anytime soon, nor will it be removing its profile picture feature, which all social media platforms have. Debating the merits of LinkedIn is unproductive. Having a fully optimized LinkedIn profile is an unavoidable requirement for job seekers. I am sure you are aware that first impressions are everything. Whether you like it or not, within mere seconds, you are looked at, judged
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