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Photo that reads professional on a phone
Photo that reads professional on a phone — step 1 of 6 in LinkedIn Profile Recruiters Actually Click. Shoulders up, face clear, neutral or office background, no sunglasses, no group crop. Brightness up slightly — dark photos look inactive.
Free career skills tip: Photo that reads professional on a phone (step 1 of 6 from "LinkedIn Profile Recruiters Actually Click").
Shoulders up, face clear, neutral or office background, no sunglasses, no group crop. Brightness up slightly — dark photos look inactive.
Update once every 2–3 years or after major appearance change.
You'll need
- Photo uploaded
- Face visible at thumbnail size
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