5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT
The saying “Never judge a book by its cover”, while charming, is a blatant lie 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.
5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT
1. You’ll Look the Part
If you want to be treated like a professional, you must look like a professional. Period.
2. It Will Help You Take Yourself Seriously
Making a (small) financial investment in a professional photo shows that you take yourself and your career seriously. I believe that everyone wants to achieve more, they just don’t have the information to do so. It starts with yourself.
3. You’ll Stand Out From the Crowd
As important as a professional headshot is to landing a job, many adults still rely on the poor quality cell phone photos they ask their friends to take. You’ll make recruiters, potential employers, and important contacts take a closer look if you’re sharing a photo that’s high-res and visually pleasing. Just ask yourself if you were going to buy a house from a real estate agent for $500,000. Would you trust the person whose headshot photo was taken on an old school cell phone or a professional Canon 1DX?
4. You’ll Stay Top of Mind
By including a memorable professional photo on your social media accounts, you allow people to put a face to a name, meaning you are more likely to stay top-of-mind to the important people who look you up, whether before or after you meet.
5. This Is Your Only Shot
Pun intended. In this fast-paced, digital world, contacts are often too busy to read more than a few lines of your resume. A good headshot is your best chance to make an instant (and positive) first impression. Don’t waste it.