What to Wear for Your Next Video Conference Interview
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What to Wear for YourNext Video Conference
Interview
What to Wear for YourNext Video Conference
Interview
Video conferences are steadily increasing as a preferred method of business communication for recruiters.
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Source: http://bluejeans.com/blog/10-must-know-video-conferencing-stats
87%
more people use video conferencing today than they did two years ago.
In fact,
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But as the industry continues to grow, one area of confusion for many professionals is what to wear during a video conference.
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To help guide you through this fashion journey, we’ve put
together our best tips for dressing for video conferencing success.
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KEEP IT
SIMPLE
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COLOR: WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid overly bright or extremely dark colors. They may interfere with
image quality.
Avoid any colors that are too
similar to your skin tone or any color that blends in with the background.
This can cause the dreaded “floating head” e�ect on
camera.
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COLOR: WHAT WORKS
Typically, neutral or pastel
tones are flattering, especially cool-toned
shades of blue.
But, be sure to stick to colors that look the best on you
and boost your confidence level.
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PATTERNS: WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid busy patterns such as stripes, animal prints, or plaid.
Not only are they highly distracting to the viewer, but they
also appear distorted and dizzying on
camera.
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PATTERNS: WHAT WORKS
A good tip to keep in mind when
choosing a pattern is to try not to look like a
jungle animal or your grandma’s couch!
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JEWELRY: WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid jewelry that’s overly sparklyto the point that it’s catching the light
and creating a discoball e�ect around
the room.
Avoid jewelry that make noise when you move, such as layered bracelets
or dangly earrings.
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Subtle jewelry that doesn’t draw attention away from your ideas.
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JEWELRY: WHAT WORKS
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2. MAKE SUREYOU’RE COMFORTABLE
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IN A BEST CASE SCENARIO, YOUR
OUTFIT WOULD BE:
PROPERLY FITTED
A blazer that’stoo tight will haveyou tugging at it,
either consciously or unconsciously, and
create a distraction tothe person on the
other side of the screen.
The same canbe said about any
item of clothing thatis ill-fitted, whether
it’s too big or too small.
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CONSERVATIVE
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To avoid feeling over-exposed, these items of clothing should be exempt from your video conferencing wardrobe:
Tank tops/ spaghetti strap tops
Low-cut tops
Crop tops
Anything sheer or mesh
BREATHABLE
Be sure to avoid anything that could
cause sweating. Wear slightly looser fabrics, breathable cotton, or wear an undershirt to avoid this awkward
moment.
While it might not be obvious to
you, your discomfort will be picked up by
your viewer.
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3. MATCH THE OCCASION
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You should dress the same way you would if you were meeting the interviewer in person.
For instance, if the interview is for a corporate job, then dress business formal.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES THAT MEAN?
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Business formal means:
Dress pants or a skirt
A button-up or blouse
A structured blazer
Sometimes even a tie
WHAT ABOUT A MORE CASUAL DRESS CODE?
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If the environment is more relaxed try:
Pullover sweaters or cardigans
Less structured tops
Khakis or formal, dark-washed jeans
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4. DRESS TO IMPRESS
HOW YOU DRESS CAN HAVE ANENORMOUS IMPACT ON YOUR AUDIENCE.
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A first impression is usually made within the first 30 seconds of seeing a person, and is very highly tied to dress alone.
MAKE SURE YOU LOOK CLEAN,PUT TOGETHER, AND PROFESSIONAL.
Certain visualcues, such as stains and wrinkles in your
clothing, shouldn’t be visible on your outfit
during your video conference.
These will create a distraction, as well as
leave a negative impression
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OVERALL:
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You want the people you are video conferencing with to remember you by your great ideas and professionalism,
not your fashion faux pas.
STICK TO THESE FOUR RULES AND YOU’RE SURE TO IMPRESS EVERY TIME!
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For more information on video conferencing, go to:
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