If you want clear and good communication, the internal mic in your laptop is insufficient. Get a wired headset with a boom mic. Audio is waaaay more important than video.
He also lists a bunch of stuff (grooming? really?) that is standard interview/business stuff and has nothing to do with video calling.
Good video conferencing is simple: good light on your face, wired ethernet connection (wifi off), wired headset with boom mic close to your mouth. Avoid sources of background noise.
If you need to be told to shower and brush your hair/teeth, you probably shouldn't be giving interviews in the first place.
> If you need to be told to shower and brush your hair/teeth, you probably shouldn't be giving interviews in the first place.
Some people are unaware that basic hygiene and appearance matter on video calls. Just look at any virtual class from school or university, you will see people in pajamas, bed-head hair, various states of dress from normal to nearly naked.
> Just look at any virtual class from school or university, you will see people in pajamas, bed-head hair, various states of dress from normal to nearly naked.
The difference being that the students are paying for the privilege of attending classes. As a professional, you are the one being paid and represent your organization. If you were talking about staff and teachers, then their administrators probably would like to have a word with them.
If you want clear and good communication, the internal mic in your laptop is insufficient. Get a wired headset with a boom mic. Audio is waaaay more important than video.
He also lists a bunch of stuff (grooming? really?) that is standard interview/business stuff and has nothing to do with video calling.
Good video conferencing is simple: good light on your face, wired ethernet connection (wifi off), wired headset with boom mic close to your mouth. Avoid sources of background noise.
If you need to be told to shower and brush your hair/teeth, you probably shouldn't be giving interviews in the first place.