Comments on: Two Strategies for Combating Ageism on Your LinkedIn Profile Photo

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:29:00 +0000

I’d love to — thanks for asking!

Also…don’t know how I ended up with a duplicate of my comment, but feel free to delete one of them.

By: Joshua Waldman

Joshua Waldman — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:21:00 +0000

Thank you Joan. Perception is so important, especially self-perception. By the way, my book is nearly out. Any interest in doing a review?

By: joanschramm

joanschramm — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:18:00 +0000

Very timely and relevant info, Joshua — thanks!

The most important part of this post is where you say, “If you can see your age as an asset and manifest that belief in your profile and elsewhere online, chances are you’ll be perceived in that way as well.”

I’ve lost track of how many people have said some variation of this to me: “I can’t get a job because I’m too old/young/female/male/over educated/under educated…”

I tell them they’re exactly right. If you think you can’t get a job because you’re too old (or whatever), then you won’t get the job.

Your ideas for changing out the profile picture to show how energetic or passionate someone is are super — I’ll be recommending that to my boomer clients! Thanks for the ideas, and keep ‘em coming!

Joan
@Joanschramm

By: joanschramm

joanschramm — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +0000

Very timely and relevant info, Joshua — thanks!

I’ve lost track of how many people have said some variation of this to me: “I can’t get a job because I’m too old/young/female/male/over educated/under educated…”

I tell them they’re exactly right. If you think you can’t get a job because you’re too old (or whatever), then you won’t get the job.

Joan
@joanschramm

By: Joshua Waldman

Joshua Waldman — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:56:00 +0000

Hi Donna, so true. Your clients are lucky to have a career coach like you! I appreciate your continued support.

By: Donna Svei

Donna Svei — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:21:00 +0000

Hi Joshua,I too suggest that “clients of a certain age” use their LinkedIn photo to show themselves doing something active: skiing, hiking, cycling, etc. It’s important to portray energy and an active engagement in life as we get older. I love your action ideas for people who might not be athletic!Best regards,Donna aka @AvidCareerist/AvidCareerist.com

By: Mike Stankavich

Mike Stankavich — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:42 +0000

Right on Joshua, it is absolutely a great idea to frame the impression that you want to make with the background or activity in your profile pic. If you want people to think you're marking time until retirement, that picture of you kicked back in a rocking chair will be great. Otherwise, think about a way you can show yourself to be active and engaged. And there's no reason you can't work both of these techniques at the same time. .-= Mike Stankavich´s last blog ..How to Securely Access Your Home or Small Biz Network From Anywhere in the World (Part 1) =-.

By: Mike Stankavich

Mike Stankavich — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000