When you create a profile on LinkedIn, itโs important to build up your profile. This gives people a clear picture of who you are. One of the best ways to do this is by having an appropriate profile photo, to show off your lovely face.ย So, this is how you add and change your profile picture on LinkedIn.
Why is having a profile picture important?
When you get sent a connection request on LinkedIn and the individual doesnโt have a profile photo, does it put you off from accepting them? I thought so. Itโs actually been proven that LinkedIn members with a profile photo receive up to 9 times more connection requests than those without. Having a photo of your face on your LinkedIn page not only gives people a glimpse of your face and makes them more likely to accept you, but it also can increase engagement. In fact, statistics have shown that having a profile photo can get you up to 21 times more profile views. But, how do you upload one?ย
How to Add a Profile Photo on LinkedIn
Now that we know how important it is to have a profile picture, hereโs a step by step guide on how to add one to your profile:
- Firstly, you need to find your way to your profile. Iโm sure you already know-how, but the easiest way is to click on the โMeโ icon at the top right of your page.
- Next, you have to click on โView Profileโ.
- Now youโve made it to your profile, itโs time to click on the โCameraโ icon in your introduction section. However, if youโve already got a profile picture and you just want to change it, you wonโt see the camera icon. You have to press on your current profile picture instead.
- To add a profile picture, youโll now be given two options: You can either use the โCameraโ option to take a picture from your device. Or you can click โUploadโ for an image straight from your computer, and voila!
- Once youโve chosen a profile picture, youโll then be given an โEdit Photoโ option if your picture needs a few tweaks.
- All you need to do now is press โSave Photoโ.
How to Change Your Current Picture
If you already have an existing profile picture on LinkedIn and you’re looking to change it, which we recommend doing once and a while, here is how to do it in a few simple clicks:
- Go to your Profile by clicking on you name
- Click your current profile picture
- Select Add Photo
- Take a new photo by clicking use camera or upload one from your computer
- Crop your photo and Click Save
Itโs as easy as that. Remember, having a profile picture on LinkedIn can increase your chances of gaining new connections and boosting your profile views. Your profile photo will remind others that youโre a human being and not just an anonymous person behind a computer screen. Iโd want to know Iโm connecting with a human, wouldnโt you? Just follow these easy steps and your profile will be that one step closer to success!ย