Behind me is a credenza where I prominently display three “… of the Year” awards that I’ve received from Goodwin, along with a laser-carved wood penholder that I received when I became a Pinnacle Billers Gold Member. The artwork is hung based on how it looks in the background on Zoom, rather than how it looks in the room. I’ve changed the art on my walls at least four times in the three years that I’ve been in my current home office. As a Recruiter, I’m self-conscious of my background. There is a simple solution for solving the background problem. Choose Your Background to Solve the Problem of Visual Background Distractions
Office setting Zoom background image from PikWizard. This blog focuses on the distraction that you can control most easily: Visual Background Distractions. Watch your hands anywhere near your head – don’t pick your nose, finger your ear, play with your hair, etc. When in a meeting with many others, we tend to forget that while we might not be the center of attention, everyone can watch us in the conference. Look at the camera as if it is the person.
You: It’s distracting when you appear to be staring off-camera because you’re looking at the monitor instead of the camera. With so many working from home now, the occasional interruption by a child, barking dog, or cat meandering across the desk are not big surprises. When the toilet flushed during the Supreme Court oral arguments, the participants kept on trucking. Outside of Your Control: Mainly, be aware and don’t get flustered. If possible, close off your space to dogs and kids. Unexpected Intrusions: Again, control your environment to the extent you can. A plain wall is better than a cluttered kitchen. Control your environment as much as you can. Visual Background Distractions: Movement, people, and clutter. Distractions come in many forms: visual background distractions, unexpected intrusions, things outside of your control (like the neighbor deciding this is a good time to mow the lawn), and things you might do unconsciously. Is this a good background for Zoom? The Five Tips to a Successful Zoom meetingĮarly in COVID, I wrote a blog, “ How to Look Good on Zoom: Tips for All Ages, in the Office and From Home.” Here are the five tip topics covered in that article: Lighting, Camera Angle, Grooming, Attire, and Distractions.
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