Headshots Matter: Rochester Headshot Photographer

Image matters.  At least that's what a recent survey from the Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016 states.  Almost half of the recruiters surveyed said that seeing a photo of a candidate before they met, influences their first impression as well as their hiring decision.

It's incredibly important to have a professional portrait created so that you can show the world that you want to be treated like a professional.  In order to do that, you must look like a professional.  Making a (small) investment in a professional photo shows that you take yourself and your career seriously.

As important as a professional headshot is to a winning career, too many people still rely on poor quality point-and-shoot (or worse, a cell phone) photos taken by a friend.  Recruiters, potential employers and important contacts do take a closer look when you provide a photo that's high quality and visually pleasing.

There are several venues you may be using to show your professional image and this will certainly get you noticed.  By including your headshot on Linked-In, Facebook, and Twitter just to name a few, you're allowing people to put a face to a name.  You're more likely to be recognized and stay on top of the minds of the decision makers who will look you up prior to or after an interview.

In the fast paced digital world we live in where important contacts are often too busy to read more than a few lines of your resume, a good headshot is often your one and only opportunity at making a good first impression.

Please make sure to consider Hayes Photography for your professional portrait needs.  We specialize in providing our customers with quality images, a full-range of products and excellent customer service.