I have been thinking about the risks vs. benefits of a photo on online networking sites when you are looking for a job. It is illegal for an employer to hire you based on your age, race, ethnicity, or religion but I keep thinking about Susan Boyle. Susan has the most beautiful voice and I have listened to her more than once on You Tube. She shocked everyone on Britain's Got Talent because she wasn't young and beautiful. Once she was heard, she won over the crowd. But before she started singing, the audience was laughing at her. It was awful.
So, do you really need to put a picture on your LinkedIn site in order to connect with others? I don't know the answer. If you do upload a photo, I think it should be a professional looking head shot. Contrary to what you may think, many employers are still pretty conservative.
If you have any ideas about putting photos on the Internet make a comment or send me an e-mail at aresume@roadrunner.com
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