Update Your Image with a Professional Headshot

Show Employers You Are Ready for the Real World

College was an amazing experience. It gave you a chance to learn. However, more importantly, it gave you an opportunity to grow into the adult you have become. While you had the safety net of academia behind you, you were able to dip your toes in the world and learn about life, yourself, and what awaits ahead. Now that you are getting ready to graduate, it is time to leave the safety-net and college image behind. Instead, show your potential employers you are serious about your profession.

In addition to setting up a LinkedIn profile, you need to present a professional physical appearance. While you are busy buying a new wardrobe and finding the professional style that screams you, you need to present this look to the world in the most professional manner possible. A professional headshot can help you share your new professional image with the world. 

How a Professional Headshot Helps You Present Your Best Side

A professional headshot shows the world that you take your career seriously. Instead of using a phone photo that your friend took in your dorm room, you are showing future employers that you want to put the effort into making a great impression. This first impression made through your internet profiles and resume can stay with you through every introduction, whether it be your potential manager, the CEO of the company, or future clients looking to work with someone in your field. 

While other seniors may choose to take this digital representation lightly, you are showing that you want to stand out from the competition. You are showing that you have a keen attention to detail that will be useful in your daily life on and off the job. Without ever stepping into an interview, your professional headshot on your public profile will say a thousand words to a potential employer. 

Taking the time to invest in professional headshots may also show your potential employer that you understand your field and know what it takes to succeed. For instance, not all professional headshots require a suit and tie or business attire. When you research your industry, you will learn what is expected. You can then make sure your headshot fits those expectations. The extra effort you put in to researching these details will go a long way in your job search. But when in doubt, professional business attire is always a perfect choice!

When Should You Take Your Professional Headshot for Your Resume and Online Profiles

As a college senior, you are likely entering into the last months of stress and pressure to achieve your degree. As difficult as this time is for you academically, it is also the time you are likely putting yourself out into the world to find your first job in your chosen field. Therefore, now is the best time to get your professional headshot. Before you send out your resume or share your LinkedIn profile, make sure you have a professional headshot to go with your credentials. 

Since your resume and profile may be your first impression, make sure you start it off on the right foot. Imagine, for a moment, that Warren Buffet put out an article about financing and used a photo he took with his latest iPhone (or Android). You would likely wonder what is going on in his world that he couldn't take the time to have a professional photo taken for the article. 

The same analogy works for your professional online presence. You do not want employers wondering what was happening in your life that prevented you from taking a few extra moments to have a professional photo taken. Therefore, before you start applying to your dream job, make sure you have a professional headshot ready to present. Make the investment in YOU!

Contact Lisa Mongulla Photography to Put Your Best Face Forward!

Before applying for your dream job, update your online presence with a professional headshot. Schedule your portrait session today with Lisa Mongulla Photography. Call us at 609.265.1318 to schedule your session now.

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