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Discussion on: #CNC2021 "Get a Job" Mission 2 [pt. I] Submission Thread

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Matt C

Right people!

I would like to get your thoughts on headshots or icons.

I have noticed that some peeps have very nice headshots with nice toothy smiles, lol. Others have icons, drawings, or nothing at all.

I realize my different accounts have different pics. Codenewbie/Linkedin have a small headshot, my Github has a eye-ball, and even others have a picture of art I like. If we look at Linkedin acts. too many pics are very formal.

My tendency is to want to see a little bit of "face" to gauge their level of professionalism. But I don't practice what I preach. At times, I feel self-conscience while others have gender or even ethnicity issues. I get it. People want to show their individuality and that's cool.

What do Y'ALL think?

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Ayu Adiati

I think do whatever makes you comfortable. Either your own picture, or an avatar of yourself, or your logo. But better put something out there rather than nothing. Most people won't take you seriously or doubting who you really are if you don't have any picture.

Before my current profile pic, I had an avatar, except for LinkedIn. Because in my opinion, LinkedIn is more professional. It's like I'm having my 'online resume' out there.

And when you've chosen what to have, it would be good to have the same picture all over your online platform so people can recognize you right away :)

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Matt C

As much as I dislike it I think some form of head-shot is the best all around. I do think that you comments on branding are important too. Which in mind means consistency.
Thanks Ayu ;)

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Ayu Adiati

You're welcome, Matt ;)