Woman explains why IIM-A students have similar LinkedIn profile pics

The video of woman explaining why IIM-A students have similar LinkedIn profile pics was posted on Instagram.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2022 1:44 PM IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Using a proper LinkedIn profile picture is indeed crucial to give a professional touch to your profile on the platform. While looking at some such pictures on the platform, a content creator noticed something that left her curious. She wondered why most of the students of IIM Ahmedabad have the same background in their pictures. She uncovered the mystery once she joined the institution herself and posted a video to share the secret with others too.

The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the background that is often spotted on pictures of IIM-A students. (Instagram/@shwetaarora.in)

Instagram user and content creator Shweta Arora posted the video on her personal page. “An IIM Ahmedabad inside secret,” she wrote while sharing the video. In the clip she explains how she has often noticed students from the prestigious institution having a brick wall as the background of their profile pictures on LinkedIn. Turns out, there is a special studio room in the college where those pictures are taken and the photographs are called “Red Brick Photo.” They are used by the institution for the purpose of placements.

Take a look at the video:

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Since being shared, the video has accumulated more than 3.4 lakh likes and counting. The share has also gathered close to 17,000 likes. People shared various comments to show their reactions to the video. “Your Red brick photo is cute tho,” posted an Instagram user. “I was wondering the same,” expressed another. “I know this,” wrote a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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