Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds per LinkedIn and 19% of that time looking at the profile picture.
Summary:
How to get a winning profile photo
* Sunglasses make their wearer look 10% less likable. Eye obstruction via hair, glare, and shadow didn’t make a difference in likeability, but bring down perceived competence by 15% and influence by 8%.
* Have the photo professionally taken.
* In regards to making someone like and trust you, smiling with teeth showing has twice the effect of smiling with your mouth closed.
* Doing so for the picture does wonders for getting you hired, as people perceive you to be 43% more competent and 58% more influential in your industry.
social media pforile picture photo by: avidcareerist
Source: How Social Media Profile Picture Effect Your Career [INFOGRAPHIC] – Learnist.org