How to Look Best in Your Corporate Headshot

Before you give an interview, the people who conduct it can get an idea about your personality by seeing your LinkedIn profile. Nowadays, the first impression of the candidates usually happens in LinkedIn, so make sure to present yourself in a way that can help you grab an opportunity. Of course, your work experience also plays an essential role in getting a job. The first thing that usually grabs someone's eyeballs is your headshot. Many surveys have shown that profiles with impressive display pictures are likely to get more views and connections.

 Here are some tips that can help you better prepare for LinkedIn's headshot session.

Hair Maintenance

Most people spend hours in the front of the mirror to make sure their hair looks nice; it also applies to professional corporate headshots. If you plan to get a headshot for LinkedIn or your resume, make sure not to get a haircut before the headshot appointment. Plus, if you want to change your hairstyle, make sure you get it done a couple of days before the headshot, as it will take time for your hair to settle down. Good and well-maintained hair adds value and class to your overall personality. Moreover, it reflects a good image of yours in front of the interviewer.

Keep Your Clothes Neat and Clean

Visible wrinkles on your coat and shirt can spoil your overall personality and leave no stone unturned in reflecting your sense of professionalism. Though fixing the wrinkles might require some extra time and effort, it is worth your time and attention. Clothes also play an influential role in reflecting your overall personality and taste. Recruiters of jobs related to hospitality, aviation, and human resource industry carefully monitor the candidate's headshots as these jobs require candidates with striking personalities. So it's important to keep your formals neat and clean before heading up for an appointment with a corporate headshot photographer.      

Choose Your Jewelry Wisely

Heavy jewelry and necklines are other major things to skip if you plan for a professional corporate headshot. Corporate headshots give your first impression to the recruiters, so always try to keep it as simple as you can. Women can choose pearls and a simple neckline to complement their formals. Men can pick simple ties and shirts to keep the headshot more classy and candid. Flashy jewelry, multicolored patterned shirt, or ties can distract the recruiter's attention from the headshot. Choosing such flashy jewelry and clothes for your headshot can significantly lower the chances of getting hired by the recruiter.

Color Combination

Choose a color combination that complements the professional corporate headshot. You can consider choosing a red tie with a blue shirt. This powerful combination has proven successful by many fashion enthusiasts. The perfect blend of the two colors provides a glow to your face. Moreover, you can also consider choosing gray clothes. Gray color never fails to amaze us, and most people prefer gray for the professional headshots.