8 Places to Update Your Headshot ASAP
8 Places to Update Your Headshot ASAP
Congratulations, you have your dazzling new headshots in hand - so now what?
Here’s a list of places you should update your headshot, plus why doing so can be a game-changer for your career. Grab a coffee and use this as a checklist to upgrade your online presence in 15 minutes or less!
✨ Pro tip: Every time you update your profile photo online, it drives attention to you and your profile. So if you have multiple new headshots, resist the temptation to post all your new images at once, and instead rotate them over time.
📍Where to Update Your Headshot
1) LinkedIn
Let’s start with the obvious: LinkedIn is the must-have update. LinkedIn is often the first place people look when they want to learn more about you professionally, and a current, professional headshot builds trust & credibility, and sets you up for the next big opportunity.
✨ Pro tip: because thumbnail images on LinkedIn and other social media platforms are small, crop in tight around your face, so people can easily see you.
2) Company website
If your company’s website features employee bios, ask the HR or marketing department to update your headshot to keep your bio up-to-date. A consistent, polished look across the team elevates the whole brand—and shows you’re invested in your role.
✨ Pro tip: a consistent look across the team elevates the whole brand, so use a similar style for all team members if possible.
3) Email signature
Adding a headshot to your email signature gives your emails a personal touch. People are more likely to remember you when they can put a face to the message.
4) Video conferencing platforms
Remote working and virtual meetings using Zoom, Teams, & Slack have become an integral part of many work environments. Using a professional headshot on all the platforms where you meet, message, and collaborate conveys confidence and reliability - even if you’re working from the couch.
5) Business cards
Yes, they’re still a thing, both tangible and digital. Make yourself instantly more memorable at networking events by including your headshot on your business card or digital contact card.
6) Professional associations & online directories
Are you part of a board, industry association directory, alumni network, or a local chamber of commerce? These are great places to include your new headshot and get recognized.
7) Speaking engagements & author bios
Do you present at conferences, speak on podcasts, contribute to panels, or publish books or articles? Be prepared to submit a current headshot.
8) Social media & other profile pictures
Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, phone contact, online forums, and anywhere else you have a profile picture.
✅ Why Updating Your Headshot Matters
Let’s be real: people do judge a book by its cover - especially online. A current, polished headshot says that you’re:
active and engaged in your career
approachable, professional, and confident
proactive and committed to success
And all these can lead to new and exciting opportunities for you!
Believe me, I know it takes effort to get headshots taken. So please don't let your new photos sit buried in your downloads folder. Use this checklist to get the most out of your new headshots right away!
