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And remember, the best headshots for LinkedIn are cropped so 80% of the image is your face. Also, you should be facing forward, with a background that is not distracting. 2. Revise your summary.

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That means a clear, high-quality head shot of you looking your best and dressed to impress. Also, the photo must be a “close up” of your face, because LinkedIn will use that image all over the ...