Question: Remote Job Search: Candidates and Recruiters Need to Plan Their Video Background

I must admit that I enjoy reading the tweets from an account called Room Rater (aka @ratemyskyperoom). During the pandemic, many journalists who would normally be filming from a TV studio are now reporting from their homes. As such, Room Rater offers tips and some humor about the person’s video background like their choice of furniture, plants, artwork, and bookshelves. 

Totally makes sense. I think about what’s in my video background when I’m on a call. Frankly, everyone should. 

Especially candidates. I facilitate a talent acquisition program for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and when we discuss video interviewing … well, OMGosh the stories! If you’re looking for a job and are asked to participate in a video interview, please check what’s behind you! The number of NSFW items in interview backgrounds that I hear about. Wow! 

But that also made me wonder if recruiters are thinking about their video backgrounds too. This is an opportunity to show off the culture of the organization. Does your video background during an interview do that?

There was an article in FastCompany recently talking about how candidates are using background props to stand out during video interviews. Whether you’re a candidate or a recruiter, you might want to check out the article. While I know that scrutinizing backgrounds is a good thing, there are some pros/cons to consider as well...

Source: hr bartender