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SHRM Members Take to Twitter to Condemn Taylor’s White House Photo Op
What in years past would have been considered a benign ceremony at which SHRM signed on to a new White House training initiative, has turned into a Twitter contretemps over the symbolism of the HR organization’s participation.
The good, the bad, and the selfie: The do's and don'ts of your LinkedIn photo
Uploading a photo of yourself on LinkedIn seems like a no-brainer, but if you've ever taken a gander at profiles you've probably stumbled upon some really bad pics — or worse, a profile that doesn't have a pic at all. and displays the default gray …
Barrister hits out over sexist comment on her LinkedIn photo by legal expert
A barrister has been commended for outing sexist behaviour after posting a screenshot of a LinkedIn message sent to her by a senior partner at a law firm, who praised what he called her stunning profile picture on the site. Charlotte Proudman, a …
8 Mistakes to Avoid in Your LinkedIn Profile Photo (Infographic) via @Sioffy
According to a 2014 study in Psychological Science, we’re able to draw conclusions about people based on a photo in a grand total of 40 milliseconds. That’s less than one-half of one-tenth of a second to make a good first impression! So it’s worth getting your LinkedIn profile photo (and any other social profile photo for that matter) right the first time. So, with…
Elevate Your Employment Brand with a Successful Employee Photo Shoot (Quick and Dirty Guide!)
Cell phones, GoPros and highly affordable digital cameras coupled with Instagram, Snap Chat and Vine provide anyone in charge of branding or communications quick and dirty access to employee content. However, your iPhone can only get you so far when you need a set of high-quality images to communicate your employment brand. Since modern technology and social media has shaped the perception of taking pictures…
What to Know Before Choosing a Photo for Your LinkedIn Profile
Choosing the right LinkedIn photo is no easy feat: you can't just upload your latest selfie and expect to score your dream job. The snapshot should be professional, and show prospective employers that you're the perfect person for a role without …
This type of LinkedIn photo can make you look more trustworthy
Your LinkedIn photo has the potential to convince employers that you're honest — a trait that most companies value highly. The trick? Look a little happy. That's according to new research from New York University, which found that people sporting …
First impressions count: getting your LinkedIn photo right
It is as simple as this: don't treat your Linkedin profile like Facebook, Twitter or any other social network, and don't upload any picture on Linkedin if you feel you can't show it to a potential employer. Despite the simplicity of these 2 rules, many …
AMERICAN POP: A LinkedIn photo worth 1000 words
That being said, and maybe a billion people know better than I (then again, a billion people also love quarter-pounders with cheese), LinkedIn seems on the other hand to be a valuable tool, especially in the business world. Sure every now and then …
Microsoft Research Brings Image Autocomplete, Video Support To Its ICE Photo …
A few years ago, Microsoft Research's Computation Photography Group launched its free Image Composite Editor (ICE), a tool for stitching together panorama photos and creating gigapixel images. That turned out to be a surprise hit among photographers, …
Nine ways your LinkedIn profile photo is leaving the wrong first impression
DISCLAIMER: Although I do poke a little fun at the LinkedIn profile photos featured in this article, I do sincerely hope each of these people reads the recommendations I have suggested and makes the appropriate changes to their LinkedIn Profile photos.