Poll: Should Everyone Have A Photo On Their LinkedIn Profile?
OK, not a poll where you can vote because I need more than that, I need answers.
I have been doing presentations for years and I never used to struggle with this question. I mean, 2 years ago who cared how old, what race or what you looked like?
Today in this economy some are being discriminated against and as a white guy [in my late thirties], I feel awkward about giving the best advice possible.
2 years ago I said, “Put your photo on there. Adding a face to a name always helps. And if someone does not want to work with you because of age or race, screw them. You did not want to work with them anyway.”
But now, I feel conflicted as there does appear to be some discrimination going on. I do still suggest a photo on the profile but I am not as sure as I was. Although, I question more when a photo is not on the profile.
So help me friends, what advice do/would you give?
Leave a comment below please versus sending an email. I would like to get a conversation going about this.
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Article by Paul DeBettignies and courtesy of MN Headhunter — where they “play with their cards face up.”
