Now that Zoom, Skype and other services have become an indispensable part of our lives, by far the biggest question everyone wants an answer to is, how to
get ready for a zoom meeting considering the work from home situation.

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Even though you’re
working from home, you still want to treat every meeting as you would if you
were participating in person.  It is possible
to look camera-ready if you keep these five essential grooming tips in
mind. 

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Dress like you would for the office:

A common mistake almost everyone makes at least once when
working from home—not dressing up for a video call. Most of it remains the
same—formal or semi-formal clothes, maybe even a suit.

You can skip the shoes
and bags for a video conference, you need to pay attention to the colours,
patterns, and styles you choose to wear. As for what to avoid —no t-shirts with
quirky slogans or inappropriate prints, and don’t wear just boxers under a
formal shirt.

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Flaunt your best face:

Looking presentable is crucial in a virtual meeting. So, always moisturise your face
and maybe wear some light makeup, the general idea is to avoid dark colours in
your makeup.

And for men, make sure your beard or moustache is well trimmed,
oiled/gelled, and combed before a video call.

Style your hair:

This pandemic is keeping us away from our regular snip and
trim, but that doesn’t mean you can’t style your hair. Keep your hairstyle
simple and easy as you might need to hop on to a video call almost every day.

Women can go for simple options like a loose ponytail, a puff in the front, or
loose waves. As for men, be sure to use some hair styling products like hair
oil, gel, or wax after a wash. Comb it well according to your natural part.

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Accessorise:

Accessories add flair to your look. Small earrings, a watch,
a little chain with a pendant are good options, to begin with. You can even use
accessories like hair clips, hair bands, etc., to add to your look.

Adding accessories to your look says that you put in extra
time to dress up for your Zoom meeting—that shows your commitment to the
meeting and the project you’re handling, even if you’ve just rolled out of bed.

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Find your perfect angle:

Don’t lean in towards the camera when speaking or
listening—it makes your face blow up on the screen. Instead, keep yourself a little far from the camera.

Spend a few minutes before a call to test your
webcam and find an angle that makes you look good on screen. Making eye
contact is very important. The right height
for your camera is eye-level and stay in the centre of the frame so people can
focus on you.