When it comes to a video job interview, Finney Kjos says that “simplicity is key!” For these situations, she recommends picking a strong color, like deep blue, that will add visual strength but not over power your face, as ultimately you want to be the star of this video call. Those most likely to use this background: Those who live in a small apartment with limited workspace or those who can’t bring themselves to clean up.
What this background says: “My room is probably a mess and I did not have the time to tidy up, but at least I had the decency to choose a nice, clean Zoom background.” Quarantine silver lining: Clipping roses from the bushes outside your local Sizzler restaurant is so much easier because a) there’s no one there to come out and yell at you and b) you’re wearing a mask anyway so crimes of a floral nature are practically impossible to prosecute.Ī post shared by Anne Sage on at 11:57am PDT Plus if you’re in a conversational pinch, it can be a great ice breaker.”Ĭheck out what the Zoom background you choose says about you to your coworkers. “It is key to show what makes you, you,” said Sallie Finney Kjos, interior designer and owner of GreyHunt Interiors. “We’re all learning to communicate and express ourselves in new ways, and showing your personality is a way to communicate who you are. Unsurprisingly, singer Alicia Keys’ background received one of the highest scores for its clean lighting, well-placed plants, and zen-like feel. Our coworkers are most likely judging us on the Zoom background we choose, just like this Twitter account that’s judging celebrities and news anchors on the background of their actual homes. During the era of social distancing, ways in which we express ourselves have shifted from our outfits to our homemade meals, Instagram posts to TikTok videos, and showing off our new shoes to coworkers to showing off our new Zoom backgrounds while we continue to work from home.
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