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.


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.



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


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


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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