You've tried crossing the arms, smiling, close-ups, and everything in between. Nothing worked, did it? If you're anything like me, you have always struggled with taking quality photos of yourself. And that's generally okay… Except when you're trying to look like your most professional self to land the job of your dreams.
I have always dreaded when job applications asked me to "submit a picture" because, no matter how hard I try, I just can't look professional! Friends tried to help, but the result was inevitably disappointing. I just wondered: How many career opportunities have I wasted because of this?
Then, I finally tried Headshot Kiwi. In roughly one hour, I solved a problem that had been troubling me for close to a decade. All I had to do was upload 13 selfies of myself to create a headshot that I can finally feel proud to show to my future boss:
How did I manage to go from zero to hero? Well, let me tell you all about it…
Creating a Headshot with Headshot Kiwi (Step by Step)
This is how you can generate a professional AI headshot and stand out in a competitive job market:
Step 1: Upload Your Selfies
To get the engines running, you must upload 13 selfies to Headshot Kiwi. The instructions above are pretty easy to follow and make a huge difference. It's not rocket science: just avoid anything that can distort your face and make sure you add some variety.
I'm not the kind of guy who keeps selfies on his phone, so I took a 15-minute break from work to quickly snap these 13 pics:
As you can see, my selfies aren't even that diverse, but they show different backgrounds and outfits, look pretty clean, and clearly show my face. This is all you need to achieve impressive results with Headshot Kiwi.
For extra help, check out this selfie-by-selfie guide.
Step 2: Provide Some Personal Information
No, this is not Headshot Kiwi trying to collect data… All personal information submitted is used to optimize your AI headshot, concerning stuff like your ethnicity, age range, and body type. Provide accurate personal details to produce the most accurate headshot.
If you wear glasses and would like your AI headshot to reflect that, make sure to choose one of the options in the "Glasses" menu. As a bald guy, I found it important to let Headshot Kiwi know that I have no hair:
Step 3: Choose Up to 25 Headshot Styles
One of the most interesting features of Headshot Kiwi is that you can select headshot styles based on specific industries. This will help you look the part and catch the eye of a potential employer. After all, a good start-up candidate looks radically different from a good executive candidate, so it's important to tailor your headshot to the specific job you're applying for.
The number of styles you can choose depends on the number of headshots you will generate. With my premium package, I was able to generate 250 AI headshots and select 25 different styles. That gives me a lot of flexibility, as I can use different headshots to apply to different jobs.
Step 4: Review Everything
It will take around 30-45 minutes for Headshot Kiwi to generate your headshot, so be careful and review everything before agreeing to the terms and conditions and clicking "Start AI photoshoot".
Step 5: Download Your AI Headshots
Once your AI headshots have been created (you just have to wait a little bit), you can download all the generated pictures and incorporate them on your social media (LinkedIn in particular), cover letters, CV, job applications, and more. To be honest, I even feel like using mine as my new WhatsApp pic!
As you can see, Headshot Kiwi generated AI headshots of me that look exactly like the selfies, but that are way better and have a way more professional vibe. The fact that I have 200+ other headshots like the one above has also helped me get a consistent look across all my channels (LinkedIn, Upwork, Indeed, etc.) without having to use the same photo over and over again.
Why Generate AI Headshots?
So, maybe you're the kind of person who never struggled with creating a real professional headshot. Congratulations, that's impressive! But that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider Headshot Kiwi. AI headshots aren't just great for non-photogenic dudes like me… They can be helpful for everyone.
Generative AI is optimized to produce the best possible results in terms of an image's memorability. So, headshots generated with AI can give job applicants an edge by making their faces look more memorable. This is just one of the reasons why AI headshots can give you an edge in today's oversaturated job market.
Just try for yourself, and you will see the results!
