Posted over 1 year ago
in Student Success, Parent & Family News, Career Exploration & Success.
Does your student need a headshot?
Professional photos are a snap for Rutgers-New Brunswick students. The Office of Career Exploration and Success now has two self-service photography studios available to our students to take their candidacy and digital brand to the next level.
We have two locations:
- 106 Somerset Street, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (College Ave Campus)
- 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Busch Campus)
Quick Tips & Guidelines
Sometimes your headshot is the first thing employers see before reviewing your resume. Before you utilize one of our Career Portrait Lounge studios sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, quickly review the tips below and articles to prepare for your photo session.
- Keep your look simple: You want to look your best in your headshots, so it can be tempting to put on extra makeup and put more effort into your hair. Just be sure not to overdo it. After all, you want to look like yourself.
- Avoid wild patterns and colors: Your outfit should also be understated. Choose solid colors and stay away from loud patterns that will distract from your face. Keep your clothing choices timeless to ensure you can keep using your headshots for the next couple of years.
- Practice your smile: You may feel ridiculous trying out different expressions in the mirror, but doing so can help you loosen up before your headshot session. Try big smiles and small ones, with teeth and without.
- Clean those glasses: If you wear glasses, be sure to clean them right before your session to get rid of any dust or fingerprints that may show up in your photos.
Learn how to schedule an appointment here!
