Sep 30, 2024 10:42:05 AM Edited Oct 2, 2024 01:43:44 AM by Ravindra B
What makes for a professional profile photo?
Imagine a client going berserk (perhaps with good reason) and the freelancer’s photo shows an over-friendly person.
What effect would that beaming face have on the client?
The client might very well end up leaving a stinging private feedback.
Many freelancers show a happy face, while some others appear not just friendly but almost flirtatious.
Wouldn’t it be wiser to use a more professional pose?
Edited to ensure the post is gender-neutral. Some words are more commonly associated with a specific gender.
Sep 30, 2024 10:49:54 AM by Anthony H
I think you've given this too much thought. However, yes, if someone is mad at you, a photo with a silly smile on your face is not going to help you any.
Sep 30, 2024 11:05:18 AM by Ravindra B
Perhap so.
I would rather err on the safer side. 😁
Oct 1, 2024 01:01:46 AM Edited Oct 1, 2024 01:06:26 AM by Christine A
In more than 20 years on this website, I have never had a client "go berserk". If this is something that you need to worry about, you've got bigger problems than just your photo.
When I see a photo of a freelancer who's scowling in their photo - and a lot of freelancers' photos look like mug shots, frankly, especially the men - that's way more off-putting. In fact, when I've hired as a client and scrolled down the list of proposals, I'm much more likely to consider someone who looks happy and smiling. I wouldn't want to work with someone who seems bored, sullen or miserable.
Oct 1, 2024 04:58:06 AM Edited Oct 1, 2024 05:05:30 AM by Ravindra B
wrote:In more than 20 years on this website, I have never had a client "go berserk". If this is something that you need to worry about, you've got bigger problems than just your photo.
When I see a photo of a freelancer who's scowling in their photo - and a lot of freelancers' photos look like mug shots, frankly, especially the men - that's way more off-putting. In fact, when I've hired as a client and scrolled down the list of proposals, I'm much more likely to consider someone who looks happy and smiling. I wouldn't want to work with someone who seems bored, sullen or miserable.
You're going to the other extreme: scowling, bored, sullen, miserable?
There is such a thing as a polite smile.
BTW, I was not referring to any particular gender.
Berserk is perhaps a strong word. How arbour the client feeing angry or upset?
A beaming male, female, or other face could compound the problem.
Oct 1, 2024 07:17:53 AM by Christine A
I've never had a client get angry or upset, either, but if they did, I should think that my profile photo would be low on their list of reasons for giving me a bad review. IMO, the best way to protect your JSS is by doing good work, not by smiling exactly the right amount in your profile photo.
Oct 1, 2024 08:18:00 AM by Ravindra B
wrote:I've never had a client get angry or upset, either, but if they did, I should think that my profile photo would be low on their list of reasons for giving me a bad review. IMO, the best way to protect your JSS is by doing good work, not by smiling exactly the right amount in your profile photo.
Haha!
Of course, there is no substitute for good work.