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Free LinkedIn headshots at the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening: how to use yours
How to prepare for and use the free LinkedIn headshot studio at the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 at Queen's College, Taunton.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 29 July 2026
Every student who walks into the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening at Queen's College, Taunton can walk out with a free professional headshot. Most won't use it properly. Here's how to be in the minority who do.
What to wear
A plain collar, no logos, no busy patterns. Mid-tone colours photograph better than pure white or black under hall lighting.
On the night
Chin slightly forward, shoulders angled, eyes to the lens. Two frames: one smiling, one neutral. Takes ninety seconds.
Using it within 48 hours
Upload to LinkedIn the same week. Write a headline that names the route: "Year 12 | seeking a Level 3 engineering apprenticeship in Somerset". Photo plus specific headline beats a polished CV nobody has asked for.
Then what
Connect with every employer you met, with a one-line note referencing the conversation. Read building your apprentice brand.
Frequently asked questions
- Do the headshots cost anything?
- No. The studio is free for everyone attending the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening.
- Do I need a LinkedIn profile at 16?
- It helps enormously. Employers search for applicants, and almost no 16-year-olds are findable.
Explore more on this site
- Apprenticeship Hub →Free mentoring, vacancy help and guides for school leavers, parents and employers.
- Marketing Portfolio →Campaign design, sports graphics, editorial work and photography from Queen's College, Taunton.
- Video →Behind the scenes video and short-form apprenticeship content.
- About Jack Frampton →Marketer, apprenticeship advocate and Taunton keynote speaker.
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About the author
Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Apprenticeship advocate
Jack Frampton is a marketer at Queen's College, Taunton, working across digital marketing, SEO, design, content and photography. He came through the apprenticeship route himself, founded the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening and speaks in schools across Somerset and the South West about apprenticeships as a route into marketing. He offers free mentoring for school leavers, parents and employers.
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