Zoom Etiquette to Ensure Meeting Success

 

“I’m not a cat,” said Rod Ponton in the now-viral clip of him stuck with a cat filter on during his court Zoom meeting. From school to work and even the courtroom, Zoom meetings are becoming the new normal. So how do face-to-face meetings translate to virtual world etiquette and expectations? Follow these strategies to navigate Zoom meetings in the most professional way possible!

Check Your Connectivity

While this might be an obvious statement, Internet and Wi-Fi difficulty are the number one way to ruin or stall a meeting. Nothing holds everyone up like audio cutting in and out while everyone else struggles to understand. In Zoom, you can do an audio and camera check before your meeting to ensure your system is good to go!

Lighting is Key

Lighting makes all the difference in a Zoom call and sets the tone of the meeting. A well-lit area where the light hits you at the best angle is crucial! Late night or early morning call? Invest in a ring light to give you a radiate glow!

Dress to Impress

Ensuring you are wearing the attire required for your meeting is essential for looking prepared and professional. Add a blazer or a hair accessory to achieve a “put together” look. It will make you feel and act more confident.

Picking the Best Background

To avoid a Rod Ponton situation, play with the settings and view your background before the meeting starts. Making sure your background is professional but not overwhelmingly lackluster is a difficult balancing act to maneuver. Clean is best. Try a neutral, uncluttered background with just a few key focal pieces. If you’re feeling creative, Zoom’s virtual backgrounds allow you to display an image or video as your background. Warning: you might show up as a cat!

 

We hope you use these tips to help you in your next Zoom meeting! If you have any more tricks to share, shoot us an email.