How to Stand Out From the Crowd

Is it time to up your game and take your image to the next level?  One of the easiest ways to stand out from the crowd is to have a stand out professional portrait on your social media pages.  Social media is now most likely the first place that a prospective employer will go to to look at a potential candidate.  

Consider this from Alice White, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition for the  DANAHER CORPORATION, Washington, DC .  (Danaher is a $19.9B Fortune 150 global technology company comprised of 65+ operating companies with world class brands. Danaher covers 5 market segments with 70,000+ employees in over 125 countries. She hires key talent in the Life Sciences and Diagnostic platforms that comprise the organization’s fastest growing segment.  NYSE: DHR)

"Online profiles have become more important than resumes or even replaced resumes in many hiring situations. It's not important that your profile capture all the details that your resume would, but it's critical that they match when it comes to important elements like job title, responsibility, company names and dates.  It's also important that you update your profile as often as you update your resume if you are interested in being contacted about new opportunities.  For hiring managers, strong  profiles have also become more important in recruiting top talent. The first place any job seeker goes to learn about a company, or a hiring manager is online.  If the hiring manager looks like they are a leader in their profession, they will attract others who want to follow a similar path.  If a hiring manager looks like they are someone who values talent, and if they talk about that in their profile in an authentic way, they are more likely to attract talent.  The need for a compelling profile works both ways in the hiring process. The days of discouraging key employees from having an online profle for fear of a recruiter stealing them are long gone.  Everyone has a profile and smart companies want their best employees to keep their profiles current since talent attracts talent.  The companies with the best talent are places that others want to work."

Just as you would look your best for an in person interview, take advantage of the opportunity to present your best self before you even meet in person.  Your headshot is an investment in you.  Let's create a compelling portrait to engage your audience and make sure you stand out from the crowd!

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