{"id":2362,"date":"2019-01-11T11:11:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T11:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/?p=2362"},"modified":"2019-01-11T11:11:26","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T11:11:26","slug":"need-profile-picture-clockwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/need-profile-picture-clockwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I need a Profile Picture on ClockWork"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What&#8217;s on your profile?<\/h3>\n<p>You use many different apps for many different things. Whether it be social media, email, or messaging platforms, the chances are you set a profile picture to ensure everybody can identify you and knows who you are.<\/p>\n<p>When searching for a job, your prospective employer will want to know what you look like. The main reason is so that they can gain a clearer insight into your professionalism as a jobseeker. They want to know if you portray the right attitude and your image can uncover a lot in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, there are many other factors that ClockWork use to distinguish the suitability of a jobseeker for a role. These are more important than the images because they often include quantifiable metrics regarding previous job performance. However, employers are the ones who make the final call, so choosing whether or not to pose in front of the camera with that golden chain could be the difference between getting the job or not.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do I need a Profile Picture?<\/h3>\n<p>So let\u2019s get started with devising the ideal profile image that will maximise your chances of getting work. First things first \u2013 some kind of image is certainly better than no image at all. Not having a profile picture might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make employers think your profile or dormant or inactive<\/li>\n<li>Make employers think you are not fussed about what they think<\/li>\n<li>Make employers scroll past your name because your profile goes unnoticed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2363\" src=\"http:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-01-11-at-10.31.17-169x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Shortlist\" width=\"314\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-01-11-at-10.31.17-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-01-11-at-10.31.17.jpeg 577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Profile picture no go\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p>When posting your profile photo, there are certain rules which are just a no go. They will make employers think you are unprofessional and unreliable. Very rarely are any of the below acceptable, so try to ensure your profile image does not include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Revealing or showing off potentially offensive body parts<\/li>\n<li>Signs or messaging that may be offensive to others<\/li>\n<li>Excessive amounts of jewelry or inappropriate clothing<\/li>\n<li>Being in a large group in your photo where you cannot be picked out<\/li>\n<li>Making your profile picture a cartoon or comic book character instead of actually being of yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are just a few examples of some really BAD profile pictures:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2364\" src=\"http:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bad-Profile-Pictures-300x85.png\" alt=\"Bad Profile Pictures\" width=\"501\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bad-Profile-Pictures-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bad-Profile-Pictures-1024x290.png 1024w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bad-Profile-Pictures-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bad-Profile-Pictures-1536x435.png 1536w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bad-Profile-Pictures.png 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now after telling you what not to do, you\u2019re probably wondering what exactly constitutes a good profile picture. Many people think that as long as it includes oneself, it will serve the purpose of identity. However, often not facing the camera can also put employers off. Here are some examples of \u2018medium\u2019 profiles pictures. Not that they\u2019re terrible, but they certainly aren\u2019t those that will convince an employer that you\u2019re their next hire. <a href=\"https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/social-media-account-pass-employer-test\/\">Take our \u2018does your social media profile pass the employer test?\u2019 here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2365\" src=\"http:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/medium-profile-pictures-300x252.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/medium-profile-pictures-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/medium-profile-pictures-1024x862.png 1024w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/medium-profile-pictures-768x646.png 768w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/medium-profile-pictures.png 1471w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Profile Picture do\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p>Now then, its time to get down to business and reveal what really constitutes a good image to accompany your professional looking profile. \u2018Fix up, look sharp\u2019 as a wise old wrapper named Dizzy Rascal once said (n.b. please don\u2019t copy his profile pictures). Here is a list of what TO DO when taking your profile picture:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the lighting is good and there is a neutral background behind you<\/li>\n<li>Preferably get someone else to take it instead of taking a selfie<\/li>\n<li>Wear professional clothing \u2013 no need to suit and boot, but imagine you\u2019re going to a job interview<\/li>\n<li>Either smile or maintain a neutral face \u2013 but no funny business<\/li>\n<li>Fill the majority of the image with your head and shoulders and look straight into the camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some examples of good profile pictures to base yours on for your ClockWork profile:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2366\" src=\"http:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/good-profile-pictures-300x294.png\" alt=\"Good Profile Pictures\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/good-profile-pictures-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/good-profile-pictures-1024x1005.png 1024w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/good-profile-pictures-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/clockworkapp.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/good-profile-pictures.png 1070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well, there you have it. Now you know the importance of publishing a neat and professional profile picture in order to obtain work. This could just be the first step to building up your job credentials and developing your experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s on your profile? You use many different apps for many different things. Whether it be social media, email, or messaging platforms, the chances are you set a profile picture to ensure everybody can identify you and knows who you are. 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