As we currently discussed in class, whatever picture of you in on the internet will ALWAYS be on the internet. In the article 5 Facebook profile pictures that will make you look like a tool , from CNN.com. It discusses five different sorts of pictures that shouldn't be displayed on your Facebook page. With most of us either currently looking for a job or will be looking for a job within the next 6 months, we really need to take into consideration on how your profile picture perceives us.
The 5 profile pictures it says that we shouldn't display are as followed:
1. "The Myspace Shot" which is generally a picture taken of yourself. Often sometimes people will look seductive and this gives off a bad vibe to friends and future employers.
2. Pictures of your pet or baby, yes these may be cute but when an employer is looking for someone, how are they suppose to know what you look like, if the picture isn't even of you.
3. "Liquoring Up," I think the title enough sums up why you shouldn't have these pictures as your profile picture. It shows a lack of responsibility.
4. Group Shots, when having a group shot as a default, an employer may be confused as to who you are.
5. Holiday or Wedding pictures months after they have already passed. These pictures just aren't professional and yes they are okay to use for a week or two but you don't need to use them for a long period of time.
Hopefully these five profile picture types can help you choose the right picture for when you are looking to be employed in the future.
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