Does your Profile Photo Look like You?

I recently changed my profile photo.

My previous profile photo was taken in 2021 and I decided it was time for a new one.

Does your LinkedIn profile photo look like you?

When did you change your profile photo? 

Is it set to public?

A study by LinkedIn showed that users with profile photos received 20x more profile views...

1. Adding a profile photo increases the credibility of your profile as it allows people to see who you are when you send invitations to connect, post content, comment on posts, register on the LinkedIn event page or participate in a LinkedIn live or audio event.
2. People are more like to engage with or accept your connection requests if who have a profile photo.
3. Some LinkedIn users filter search results to display profiles with photos. By having a photo, you increase the chances of your profile appearing in relevant searches, improving your discoverability.
4. A photo humanizes your profile and makes it more approachable. It's a chance to showcase your personality, helping you stand out in a sea of profiles.

If it's time for a new profile photo

📸 Use a recent photo of yourself

📷 Be the only person in the photo

🎞️ Use a neutral or solid color background

👩⚕️ Make sure your face takes up at least 60 % of the frame.

🤳Avoid using selfies

For more actionable tips on your profile photo tips check out my YouTube video.

And if optimizing your LinkedIn profile and presence on LinkedIn is one of your goals for this year, check out my upcoming bootcamp.

6 Weeks to Success: LinkedIn Mastery for 2024 Bootcamp 

There are over 1 billion people on LinkedIn but only 1 - 3% are active on the platform.

Do you want to be in that 1 - 3%?

I help professionals how to strategically and effectively leverage this platform to stand out from the crowd, showcase their expertise and get the opportunities they want

I am hosting my inaugural intensive six weeks bootcamp workshop series in collaboration with Albert's List, where I will teach you how to elevate your profile, content, network and presence on LinkedIn to get dynamic results. 

Here's what's included:

6 weekly sessions with me where I will walk you through all the tools you need to be successful.

Office hours with my co-bootcamp host and founder of Albert's List and me where you can get specific questions answered.

Implementation and coaching hours with Albert.

A private LinkedIn group for all attendees of this bootcamp.

Live Schedule:

Week 1 Jan. 23, Noon PST - 1PM - Unpacking LinkedIn Strategies

Week 2 Jan. 30 Noon PST - 1PM - Optimizing your Profile Part 1

Week 3 Feb. 6 Noon PST - 1PM - Optimizing your Profile Part 2

Week 4 Feb. 13 Noon PST - 1PM - Building and Nurturing your Network

Week 5 Feb. 20 Noon PST - 1PM - Creating Content

Week 6 Feb. 27 Noon PST - 1PM - Leveraging Creator Mode

Recordings of the workshop, and office hours will be available to all those who register for the bootcamp.

The value of this bootcamp is $2500 but you will get this one-time special price of $227.

The next time I host it the prices will be higher.

Grab your spot before the price goes up and the doors close.

Women in the C-Suite: Strategies for Success Event on Thursday, Jan. 25th at 5:30pm PST

Join me next week, Jan. 25th for this hybrid event - Women in the C-Suite, Strategies for Success, an evening of empowerment featuring - a LinkedIn mini-workshop for women leaders to stand out taught by Nyna Caputi, yours truly - an interactive panel discussion with these powerhouse C-Suite leaders

Adanta Ahanonu

Megan Thorp, MBA

Saba Ahmad

Swati Punatar Reichmuth

- and lots of networking.

Some of are panelists are founding members or members of Chief, the private network for executive women and also expats or second generation immigrants.

The in-person event will hosted in the beautiful offices of Northwestern Mutual in San Francisco with spectacular views of the city and the Bay.

The virtual event will be on Zoom. A special thanks to our host/sponsor, Chris Welton, CFA®, CFP®, Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual!

You can get your virtual or in-person tickets at this link: Ticket sales for the in-person event end on Jan. 22nd evening, and there will be no walk-ins.

Purchase your in-person or virtual tickets here before the price goes up and the doors close.

Hope to see you at some of these events.

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Would love if you could also share this with your network.

Warm regards,

Nyna

P.S. Watch my latest short video tip - How to Tag People in a LinkedIn Post

P.S.S. LinkedIn Live Event on Jan. 23rd at 9am PST - Unlock the Secrets to Building Cross-Cultural Confidence

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Hi I'm Nyna Caputi, a LinkedIn coach and trainer.

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