“Good” LinkedIn Profile Pictures: What Do They Actually Look Like?

June 26, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

What makes a “good” photo is subjective and somewhat elusive, right?

When you are talking about art photography, yes. What appeals to one person may not make any impression on another. In the case of LinkedIn profile pictures, however, there are some basic principles that apply.

I “Passed” My Kirkus Review! Master the Interview by Anne Marie Segal

June 15, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

As an indie author, when you submit your book to Kirkus Reviews, you hold your breath waiting to hear what they will write. They are not the only voice, but they are quite an important one! Fortunately, I have good news to report!

Master the Interview: University of Chicago Webinar

June 5, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I was honored to speak to University of Chicago alumni last month about highlights from my recent book, Master the Interview: A Guide for Working Professionals.

If you are currently in the job search, looking opportunistically or willing to move for the right role, you will save yourself hours in your interview preparation – mitigating stress and uncertainty in the process and increasing your chance of a job offer – through the discussions in this webinar.

LinkedIn Profile Pictures: Do They Make You Want to Connect?

May 25, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

At least once a week, I am asked to comment on a LinkedIn profile picture. As an executive coach with a prior background in art (in addition to law), I base my opinion not only in good taste but the principals of photography and design.

Webinar Replay: Solve Your 20 Top Resume Challenges!

April 21, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Thanks to those who attended my webinar today on 20 Top Resume Challenges. Here is the replay. Stop fighting, start writing!

Still a Few Spaces Available! Join My Networking Workshop in Stamford, CT.

April 21, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

“If you develop your brand without knowing your value proposition first, you will have a very shallow brand.” – Anne Marie Segal at Forbes.com Join me in Stamford, CT on May 4, 2017 for a small group workshop on developing your value proposition for networking, business development and job search. Please click here for details. If […]

What Does Your LinkedIn Photo Say About You? Beyond “Looking Good,” What Story Are You Telling?

April 20, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

As an executive coach and writer, I help people tell their own professional stories and present themselves in the best light.

Among other ways of interacting nowadays, social media is one of the key places we tell our stories. In the professional context, for many of us, a hub of such interactions is LinkedIn, and a personal photo serves as the centerpiece of any well-crafted LinkedIn profile.

Yet many of us give surprisingly little thought to our photos beyond whether they make us “look good.”

I speak from the heart on this one. The idea of using your profile picture as a means of communication, rather than simply a mug shot, is in my blood.