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About profile picture on the
social media sites. Here are some guidelines for smart networking on the
social media sites.
Would you like to
meet a person who says: "Hey, network
with me, trust me, but I will hide my face"? Well I
don't think so. That is the point for networking sites: picture is required. Your profile is the most
precious real estate out there on a social media site, like twitter, Facebook,
YouTube, LinkedIn, etc. If you are casual
about your profile on the social media, chances are others will also take
you casually. You do not have to be a software engineer (I don't know why
people always give example of a rocket scientist?), to understand that the
first thing we see when checking out a new LinkedIn contact, Facebook
friend, or Twitter follower connection is a profile photo.
Your own
picture is extremely important in the profile. We usually recognize a
friend or old colleague or classmate more reliably by face rather than by
name. I know that there may be some professionals who would prefer to not
be exposed to profile photos from people they may NOT know. This setting
can be done in most social media sites like LinkedIn or facebook. Such
setting will allow others to see your picture only if you have accepted them
as a friend. Having a good profile picture may be more important than you
think!
On one
hand we want our friends and contacts to trust us, on the other hand face
are kept a secret; this is not a good idea, in the Global village.
If you have already
put a proper picture in your profile, that is good, but you will be
surprised when you check your connections. There are many who are
hiding. Just share this important guideline with them.
Uploading a cartoon picture
instead of a proper profile picture is not a good idea. Seriously.
Not able to find
a picture to upload on the social media site is not a valid reason. You
can even use a cell phone camera to take a picture and upload. It is
that easy. Avoid other things in background, plain background is
recommended. Do not put a group photo.
Do NOT put a
logo
in place of your profile picture.
It is recommended that you put
your own picture only and not
with someone else, even if you love or admire him or her.
Profile picture on social networking
website is not the place for this kind of pictures. For example,
on facebook photos album or Flickr is just the right place for such
group pictures.
I
encourage people to include photo in the profile, because it shows
you're comfortable with yourself.
This is
important from job point of view too. Yes from HR point of view - as a
candidate you would prefer transparency, and not look for associating with a
company which may filter bio by gender, race or age.
I
strongly advice people who have still not uploaded picture on social
networking sites, to do so without further delay. Think from mere security
point of view. Have you attended a social get-to-gather or a party where
guests wearing funny masks? Would you share your 'happenings' with such
people? Sometime someone can easily get in the crowd and impersonate.
Picture
also makes your profile a lot more pleasant and trust worthy. It is
recommended that you take a head-shot, rather than the picture of you in
front of a Pyramid or the Taj. Sites like facebook allow you to make your
Albums to show these kinds of photographs. Do not put very old pictures. I
would not like to exchange business card with a person who is covering his /
her face, in a conference or a professional seminar, would you?
Hope this is
a useful tip and if you like it please share with your contacts.
