While having the standard LinkedIn background photo is a good starting point while you brainstorm ideas, choosing a unique image is a great way to help you stand out from the crowd.

Are you using LinkedIn more than ever before? As the pandemic continues, many midcareer professionals are using the extra time to network online. Whether you have been on LinkedIn for some time or ...

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 ...

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." ...

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.

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 ...

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." ...

2] Edit cover photo on LinkedIn Mobile You don’t always have to use your computer to change the cover photo, you can actually make use of the LinkedIn application on your phone to do the same.

Williams' own cover photo (a collection of pencils), for example, expresses that she is creative. "My favorite part of my career is the writing I get to do. This image illustrates that." ...

You may not realize you have the ability to add a large background photo at the top of your LinkedIn profile. When someone lands on your LinkedIn profile, either a friend, recruiter or hiring ...

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.

Are you using LinkedIn more than ever before? As the pandemic continues, many midcareer professionals are using the extra time to network online. Whether you have been on LinkedIn for some time or ...