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No photo = 14x fewer profile views. Even a mediocre photo beats no photo.
Your face should take up 60% of the frame. Not too far, not too close. Head and shoulders.
Genuine smiles (65+ score) make you look trustworthy and approachable. Forced smiles make you look uncomfortable.
Dress how you would for a client meeting. When in doubt, slightly overdress.
Update every 2-3 years. You should look like this in person.
LinkedIn displays photos as squares. Upload square format for best results. Minimum 400x400px, recommended 800x800px.
Upload your current photo. See if it scores 65+. If not, time to update.
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