Your Headshot is the New Handshake

You've probably heard that your online presence is important. But do you know why?

A recent study showed that 94% of employers will recruit through social media and other social channels. This is huge, and no, more than any other time, is your online image so important.

CRITICAL FACTS

How you brand and market yourself can weigh just as heavily on your success as your actual skills do. (Read that again!)

• 70 to 93% of all communication is nonverbal.0.05 Seconds - the time people take to make a first impression.

• 33% increase in revenue when brands are consistent with their messaging, quality images, and brand value. (Lucid Press 2019)

• 65% of the population are visual learners. (Atlassian)

• People retain 80% of what they see, compared to 20% of what they read. (Atlassian)

• 67% of customers say image quality is important in purchasing decisions; 63% product info; 53% client reviews. (Hubspot)
  
  Visual impressions can be more important than written communication. This means managing your online reputation is vital for anyone looking for new jobs or clients.
  
  

  Benefits of a Professional Headshot

  1. Create a positive first impression for a job interview, networking events, or a social media profile like LinkedIn.

  2. Helps to build credibility and trust: A high-quality headshot can convey professionalism and competence.

  3. Boosts confidence: A professional headshot can boost your confidence and self-esteem, giving you the confidence to showcase your skills and accomplishments.

  4. Shows attention to detail and that you care about your appearance: A high-quality headshot demonstrates that you invest in yourself and take your professional image seriously, indicating that you are reliable.

  5. Helps you stay relevant: We have all experienced meeting someone in person, and you don’t recognize them because their profile (headshot) is from twenty years ago!

  
  Your profile picture, aka “headshot,” is the new handshake. So make sure your images represent the impression you want to make because you may not get a second chance.