5 Reasons to why you need a good headshot
- Dec 13, 2016
- 2 min read
Headshots are not just for members of the corporate boardrooms...you need them too.
The saying “Never judge a book by its cover”, while charming, isn’t entirely plausible in the real world. The reality is that we are all judged, or perceived, by the way we look. And, particularly when it comes to professional situations—job interviews, making connections, networking—we have a short amount of time to make a good first impression.
That’s why it’s incredibly important to always appear professional, both in-person and online. And while most career-driven women understand the importance of business professional attire in-person, far too many fail to exude that same professionalism online—the very first place (or next place) most professional contacts will see you!
Instead of using a selfie-stick or mirror to take your next LinkedIn photo, consider a professional headshot instead. Here’s just five reasons why:
Getting your photo taken professionally doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming, either! With the advent of services like the New Studio121a in March Cambridgeshire, you can have your photo taken quickly, affordably, and professionally. In fact, Studio121a has made it easier than ever—you simply book an appointment at the studio (out of work hours available) You will get to see your photos in real-time on their monitor, so you’ll leave the studio knowing you got a professional shot that you love. Her are the top 5 reasons you need a good headshot for all your social media activity in business.
1, Look the Part
If you want to be treated like a professional you absolutely need to look like a professional ..... period.
2, Take yourself seriously
Making a small investment in a professional photo shows that you take yourself and your career seriously, and there is nothing more professional than that.
3, Stand out from the crowd
As important as a professional headshot is to a winning career, many adults still rely on the poor point and shoot, or worse mobile phone photos they have asked a friend to take, as good a phones are these days you just don't get the quality of light you can in the studio to give you a professional looking headshot. You will make recruiters, potential employers and important contacts take a second look if you have a professional high quality profile image that is pleasing to look at.
4, Stay front on mind
By including a professional high quality photo on all your social media sites you show a consistent brand image. Allow people to put a professional face to a professional name. you are more likely to stay at the front and the top of a persons mind to all the important people who may look you up online, whether before or after meeting you for the first time. Stay sharp and update your image regularly.
5, This is you one and only shot....use it
In our fast paced and image driven market place we all live in, recruiters, employers and important contacts have little time to read just a few lines of your CV a great headshot is your only opportunity to make a good fist impression.
Don't waste it
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