To stand out, use this field as it’s meant to be used – as a slogan. LinkedIn automatically fills the profile slogan with your current job position and employer – which already shows you how important this is, not only for your contacts in general, but also for recruiters and employers. Make the picture horizontally and preferably in portrait mode.Avoid including bright windows in your shots when shooting indoors.Practice your facial expression.You want to appear warm and friendly.Crop the picture from the top of your shoulder to just above your head. Put your face in the center of the frame.Don’t wear extreme colors such as black, white and red, or hot collars such as hot pink, green, yellow and orange and avoid patterns. Update it every 5 years, or invest in a refresh when you are actively job-hunting: These days, everyone is a photographer, but it’s worth going to a professional to ensure your photo is top quality. In this article, we’ll show you how to enhance your LinkedIn profile in just 6 steps. This makes it all too easy to be overlooked by recruiters. With 7 million users in the Netherlands, and half a billion worldwide, LinkedIn is by far the most important online career platform.

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