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8. What does your Zoom or Teams background say about you?
Video conferencing is here to stay and, according to the research in this article, a person’s choice of background could be shaping professional impressions more than they think. Blurred backgrounds, or those featuring plants or bookcases, tend to inspire more positive perceptions than visible living rooms. Novelty backgrounds, however, rated lowest for trust and competence.
If you are preparing for an online job interview or meeting someone for the first time, pay attention to what is behind you — it might play a part in getting the job or the outcome you are hoping for.
