{"id":21806,"date":"2025-08-20T10:40:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/?p=21806"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:56:07","slug":"how-to-use-diplomas-and-certifications-in-your-linkedin-profile-pictures-and-backgrounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-use-diplomas-and-certifications-in-your-linkedin-profile-pictures-and-backgrounds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Diplomas and Certifications in Your LinkedIn Profile Pictures and Backgrounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21806\" class=\"elementor elementor-21806\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e3d756 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e3d756\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-385f5b6\" data-id=\"385f5b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d63537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d63537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve got a shiny new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/your-diploma-is-more-than-a-piece-of-paper-using-your-achievement-as-motivation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diploma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after college or university <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/graduation-trends\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or another crisp certificate in your professional development\u2014congratulations! It still smells of printer ink and signals about your achievements. Or perhaps you\u2019ve already even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/why-do-people-frame-their-diplomas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">framed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2014a thumb up for you!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And you\u2019re so proud (as you should be!) and eager to shout it from the rooftops.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guess what?<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/using-social-media-for-career-growth-expert-advice-for-graduates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platforms are your digital rooftops, and LinkedIn is one of the best ones to do just that. Why not show it off on LinkedIn? What\u2019s stopping you?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will definitely convince you to use diplomas and certifications in your profile picture or background image (banner) on LinkedIn, explaining why and how.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s go, shall we?<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Why Feature Your Diplomas\/Certificates in Your LinkedIn Profile Picture and Banner to Stand Out in the Scroll<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wow, is that a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/harv\/law-school\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Law School diploma<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s how a LinkedIn user may stop mid-scroll to pay closer attention to the LinkedIn profile picture with the diploma in question.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/what-makes-a-school-ivy-league\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ivy League<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diplomas or certificates to stop people from scrolling. The whole point lies in the standing-out phenomenon:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s something you\u2019ve achieved with hard work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People are usually curious to know what others do or have. That\u2019s why personal storytelling (this time\u2014visual) works.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s something unique and exceptional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s one of a kind, as it has your name on it.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s something remarkable or even stunning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Especially if you pick or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/frame-designer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design a custom frame<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your diploma\/certificate, which will instantly catch the eye and amaze.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, it boils down to this. Practically everyone has a professional headshot on LinkedIn. But! Not everyone features a professional certificate or diploma in it\u2014this makes you an outstanding scroll-stopper.<\/span><\/p><h3>To Enhance Your Personal Branding (And Then, Your Brand Memorability)<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shining in your LinkedIn profile photo or background image, the diploma or certification is virtually a marker that notifies others about your professional identity: \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This person is an MBA holder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d or \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This person is PMP-certified<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you don\u2019t brag\u2014you brand. Your educational credentials become a part of your personal brand. They are like logos in business. You won\u2019t trademark them, of course, but everyone will recognize and remember them on the spot as powerful visual cues that create a memorable personal brand.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s especially significant for graduates <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-graduates-can-build-a-strong-personal-brand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building a strong personal brand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and looking to get hired on LinkedIn. Many of them start with a polished <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sheetsresume.com\/resume-template\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to organize their skills and education in a professional way. This approach helps present your qualifications clearly, emphasizes your strengths, and makes it easier for recruiters to see your potential.<\/span><\/p><h3>To Highlight Your Expertise and Potential from the Very Start<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou don\u2019t have to wait for people to \u201ctunnel\u201d down the page to finally see your \u201cEducation\u201d or \u201cLicenses &amp; Certifications\u201d sections. And again, if you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">land a job via LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it saves recruiters a number of scrolls. This may not seem that important. Yet, from the psychological viewpoint, it reduces the cognitive load and is translated by the brain as something pleasant (because it\u2019s easier to do). So, there you have it\u2014a positive emotion associated with your name\u201d, shares Emily Ruby, Owner at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abogadadelesiones.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abogada De Lesiones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, you may want to put your most recent certifications front and center. These can be:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/nursing-diploma-frames-and-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered Nurse License<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrum Master Certification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/legal-diploma-frames-and-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Certificate<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/cpa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPA License<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS Solutions Architect Certification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chartered-financial-analyst\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chartered Financial Analyst Certificate<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or others.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor one thing,\u201d says Jeffrey Zhou, CEO and Founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figloans.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fig Loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cwhen you use diplomas and certificates in your LinkedIn profile picture and banner, you build credibility and authority as a qualified specialist or expert at first sight. For another, if it\u2019s a newly received certificate, it also indicates you don\u2019t stop learning and growing professionally. It\u2019s one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/top-10-skills-employers-look-for-and-how-students-can-develop-them\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualities employers seek in candidates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p><h3>To Melt the Social Frost and Start the Talk<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, diplomas and certifications are great \u201cfrost-melters\u201d or ice-breakers on social platforms like LinkedIn. They often serve as ice-breaking topics for starting a discussion.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what happens when people notice a diploma or certificate in your LinkedIn profile picture or background image? Suppose these could be your college\/university alums, who are enthusiastic about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/importance-of-networking-in-college\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">networking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with you, or recruiters looking for the right candidates.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having noticed your diploma, an employer\/recruiter is DMing you to ask about your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/career-after-graduation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career plans after graduation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And bam\u2014the topic ball has been kicked down the communication field (and maybe the dream job is yours\u2014who knows!).<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>5 Best Ways of Using Diplomas and Certificates in Profile Pictures and Banners on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/h2><h3>1.) Take a Professional Shot with a Framed Diploma<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something timelessly mesmerizing about a human smile and a beautifully framed diploma in the same shot in a LinkedIn profile picture.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are several tips to take such a photograph professionally and make your diploma the star supporting actor (where the star is you, of course):<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose a well-lit place.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideally, set the stage with natural light.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dress up for the photo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wear something that fits the moment perfectly. Your graduation gown? Great! A smart-casual outfit or suit? Also fine. Pajamas or gym shorts? Better not.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strike the pose.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hold your diploma frame confidently and proudly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hire a photographer (if needed)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your budget allows, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider hiring a professional photographer who can guarantee a polished headshot for your LinkedIn profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-caf3794 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"caf3794\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb129a3\" data-id=\"fb129a3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-569d831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"569d831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cover-linkedin-1024x410.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21821\" alt=\"LinkedIn profile picture for Jordan Taylor featuring woman holding Albertus Magnus diploma frame.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cover-linkedin-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cover-linkedin-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cover-linkedin-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cover-linkedin-1536x615.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cover-linkedin.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5486841 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5486841\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a2a37b\" data-id=\"5a2a37b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a90bd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a90bd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2.) Add a Certification Badge<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you need one?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Nicolas Breedlove, CEO at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playgroundequipment.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlaygroundEquipment.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cAlthough tiny and typically placed in the corner, a certification badge is a powerful branding element and a mini-trophy to showcase in your LinkedIn profile picture or banner. It\u2019s a great way to hint you\u2019re an achiever without actually saying it out loud or typing a post about it on the platform.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some schools and course providers create official PNG badge icons through digital credentialing services like Credly. Let\u2019s mention a few educational institutions that offer certification badges listed on Credly:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/ucai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of California, Irvine<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/umin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Minnesota<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/umic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Michigan<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/uari\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Arizona<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/pens\/college-of-engineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penn State College of Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at this badge issued by UC Irvine for proficiency in Python Programming.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-514931b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"514931b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-87bc11a\" data-id=\"87bc11a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f30d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f30d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/python-1024x349.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21820\" alt=\"Closeup of certification badge for Python Programming\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/python-1024x349.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/python-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/python-768x262.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/python.jpg 1385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f47262f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f47262f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4c6112\" data-id=\"c4c6112\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc47973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc47973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve earned a similar badge, you can place one in the corner of your profile or background picture on LinkedIn. No worries, LinkedIn wouldn\u2019t mind it as long as it doesn\u2019t cover your face.<\/span><\/p><h3>3.) Capture a Ceremony or Graduation Day Moment<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a photo in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-decorate-your-grad-cap\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gown, or other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-wear-graduation-regalia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation regalia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while holding your diploma amid or after the ceremony? Use it!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben Kruger, CMO at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventticketscenter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event Tickets Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sees it as a great chance to tell a celebration story and share the bliss of that day. \u201cGraduations and award ceremonies are more than just events. They are touching moments and meaningful milestones. You worked hard to get to the moment when you\u2019re finally on the stage receiving a well-deserved diploma or certificate. Now, there\u2019s a splendid opportunity to let others experience the pride and joy behind it, even if it\u2019s through the LinkedIn lens. Not to mention that such event excitement is hugely contagious.\u201d<\/span><\/p><h3>4.) Consider Your Background Design as a Collage or Wall Photo<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if you have several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/professional-certificate-license-frames\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">framed licenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or diplomas?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best variants of using them for LinkedIn banners would be in the format of collages or wall photos.<\/span><\/p><h4>As a Collage<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer showcasing a range of framed diplomas and certifications for your LinkedIn background image, consider create <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a collage of academic and professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certifications and licenses, along with photos from award ceremonies, for your LinkedIn banner.<\/span><\/p><p>Keep in mind:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The recommended background photo size for LinkedIn is <\/span><b>1584 x 396 pixels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With these dimensions, it won\u2019t look blurry on both desktop and mobile devices.<\/span><\/p><h4>As a Wall of Framed Diplomas or Certificates<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adrian Iorga, Founder &amp; President of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/617bostonmovers.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">617 Boston Movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, observes, \u201cFramed licenses or diplomas do look more impressive and authoritative when arranged on walls. If you want your LinkedIn profile to likewise impress, consider taking a photo of such a wall for your background image.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your diplomas and certificates can be placed on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/13-dorm-wall-decorating-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dorm wall<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/6-ideas-for-where-to-hang-diplomas-in-your-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home wall<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/7-recognition-wall-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition wall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at work<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t done it yet, arrange your framed diplomas on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/5-creative-ways-to-dress-up-blank-walls\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blank wall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home to make the picture more eye-catching thanks to a higher contrast. Then, take a quality photo and properly resize it for the required banner dimensions on LinkedIn.<\/span><\/p><h3>5.) Regularly Update to Match the Right Sections and Keywords<\/h3><p><b>First<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure that all diplomas and certifications in your LinkedIn profile pictures and backgrounds are up-to-date. Got a new one? Bring it to the spotlight\u2014why not?<\/span><\/p><p><b>Second<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they should coincide with those mentioned in the \u201cEducation\u201d and \u201cLicenses &amp; Certifications\u201d sections. It terribly undermines your professionalism and credibility if there\u2019s a mismatch.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Third<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if you optimize your LinkedIn profile for higher <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/tools\/keyword-rank-checker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keyword ranking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discoverability on the platform, they should also correspond to the keywords. <\/span><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some recruiters and employers \u201ctalent-hunt\u201d for specific degree holders or graduates from particular universities. For this purpose, they may use the following search phrases: a \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent graduate with a degree in [Field of Study]<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c[University] Class of [Year].<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Framing Diplomas for Profile Pictures and Backgrounds on LinkedIn<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haven\u2019t you yet framed your certificate(s) or diploma(s) to pose for a photo session?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, it\u2019s time to do that! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/shop-frames-gifts\/college-university-diploma-frames.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop for diploma and certificate frames<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Church Hill Classics and create ideal shots for your LinkedIn profile picture or banner. 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