

Then choose a neutral or “quiet” background, so you’re the center of attention instead. In general, position a soft (diffused) light in front of you to prevent shadows. There are plenty of helpful internet articles about lighting, color selection, and staging your space. And maybe you’ve noticed how the speaker’s backdrop affects their presentation? Remember, while you're concentrating on who's on your screen, they might be paying attention to what's behind you.

Decide how you want recruiters to see you during that all-important first impression.īy now, you’ve likely participated in enough video meetings or one-on-one conversations to describe the differences between an appealing versus a distracting background. So, in the same way you thoughtfully prepare interview answers, update your resume, and decide what to wear, start thinking about your video background. Sure, blending in has its advantages, but you want to stand out during a virtual recruiting event. We've seen it, and we've been seen on it: that "Brady Bunch'' gallery view on video calls where everyone fits in a stacked or side-by-side indistinguishable square.
