And having a solid LinkedIn profile includes choosing a cover or background photo. While having the standard LinkedIn background photo is a good starting point while you brainstorm ideas ...

And having a solid LinkedIn profile includes choosing a cover or background photo. While having the standard LinkedIn background photo is a good starting point while you brainstorm ideas ...

A friend recently asked me what makes a good LinkedIn cover photo and why he should have one. The short answer: Photos help tell stories — in this case your career story. Just as a news ...

Your LinkedIn profile needs a cover photo — the right cover photo at that. You need one that speaks to who you are, what you do or where you live and work. After all, it’s about standing out ...

We spoke to LinkedIn's official career expert Nicole Williams about whether a cover photo is necessary and how to select the right one. She says everyone should "definitely upload a cover photo." ...

If you own your own company, your LinkedIn cover photo is a great place to advertise your services. You can simply use your logo or use your logo and company tagline.

While most viewers will focus on your headshot and headline, your cover photo is one more way to brand yourself. There is still more work to do on your LinkedIn profile to set you apart.

First Facebook did it. Then Twitter. And now LinkedIn. All three social media giants offer the option to display a "cover photo" on your profile. That's the wide image that appears across the top ...