4. Yes, backgrounds matter
Most video calls are run with the video on. Think about what your colleagues will be looking at—nobody wants to see your unmade bed behind you during a business meeting. Don’t be that person. Stick to simple, clean backgrounds like your home office or just a single-colored wall. If you’re not in a position to do that for whatever reason, then get yourself a nice virtual background. Remember, this is a business meeting. So even if you’re in the most casual, coolest of companies, having a messy background can come across as quite unprofessional. Although it can be quite funny to see your dog zoombombing your call! Don’t go wild on the virtual backgrounds either—we know it’s fun to put a bunch of bright pink unicorns behind you. But don’t. Just keep it neutral.