Customizing your LinkedIn background is one of the simplest steps you can take to differentiate yourself from others on a very crowded platform. If you choose your background photo thoughtfully, ...

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.

The same JDP study found that 15% of photos they reviewed were cropped from groups and that women are more likely to use this type of cropped photo for LinkedIn. Don’t use a logo in place of ...

“Background images don’t really make too much of a difference when you’re being sourced by a recruiter since they are most likely viewing your profile from the LinkedIn Recruiter view, which ...