Just looking at the popularity of “credibility bookshelves” and celebrity room ratings reveals how attuned we’ve all become to our online image in the Zoom era.
Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have spent at least part of each workday on Zoom or other video conferencing platforms.Īfter all, whether we’re meeting with clients, talking to prospective customers, or conducting internal meetings, we’re more often than not appearing in front of a webcam these days.Īnd while we could all benefit from cutting back our on-screen time, Zoom has simply become the cost of doing business for many industries.Īnd whether we like it or not, we’re judged by our appearance during these video conferencing sessions.