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What Profile Picture Should I Use for UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:46 pm

When you’re looking for a new job or client, first impressions are key. And in today’s digital world, your profile picture is often the first thing someone sees when they come across your name online. Whether it’s on LinkedIn, UpWork, or another platform, your profile photo is an important part of your personal brand.

So what kind of profile picture should you use on UpWork? While there are no hard and fast rules, here are a few guidelines to help you choose a winning photo.

1. Use a professional headshot

When it comes to your profile photo, it’s important to use a high-quality headshot. This doesn’t mean you need to hire a professional photographer (although you can if you want to). But it does mean choosing a well-lit photo that shows your face clearly.

Your profile picture is an important part of your personal brand, so make sure it represents you in the best light possible. If you don’t have a headshot that meets these criteria, now is the time to take or buy one.

PRO TIP: When choosing a profile picture for Upwork, be sure to avoid using any images that are potentially offensive, suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate. Additionally, avoid using images that are not of yourself, as this can create a misleading impression and may result in your account being suspended.

2. Dress the part

What you wear in your profile photo should be appropriate for the type of work you want to do on UpWork. If you want to land gigs in corporate environments, dress accordingly in business casual attire.

If you’re going after more creative jobs, feel free to show some personality with your clothing choices.

3. Choose a close-up

When selecting a photo for your profile, make sure it’s a close-up of just your face. That way, clients will be able to see what you look like and get a sense of your personality without having to scroll through your entire feed.

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: Your profile picture is an important part of your personal brand on UpWork. Choose a high-quality headshot that shows your face clearly.

Dress the part in clothing that is appropriate for the type of work you want to do. And finally, choose a close-up photo so that clients can see what you look like without having to scroll through your entire feed.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.