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LinkedIn headshot
Cropped at the chest, friendly but not casual. The pose hiring managers actually trust.
- company bios
- speaker pages
Steps
Wear a solid or simple pattern; avoid busy logos.
Angle the body 20–30 degrees; face the camera.
Smile with the eyes first, then add a small closed or half-open smile.
Crop from mid-chest up, with a little space above the hair.
Pro tips
- The background should be a clean wall, blurred office, or even outdoor greenery — not a bathroom mirror.
- If you wear a jacket, pop the collar slightly so it doesn’t collapse.
Common mistakes
- A wide-angle selfie from below. Use portrait mode or a friend, 2–3 meters back.
- A grin so big it looks like a holiday snap. Aim for “glad to meet you.”
Lighting
Face a large window. No overhead office fluorescents. A white wall opposite you acts as fill.