Got an online interview coming up? As a veteran, spouse or active-duty military member in transition, you need to know that most interviews these days happen on Zoom or Microsoft Teams. While you prep ...

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From a swanky private office to an urban startup space, these backdrops let you look professional even if you’re dialing in from your laundry room. If it’s true that your life flashes before your eyes ...

Cleaning up a little bit can make a huge difference, so go ahead and do your best Marie Kondo. Take out any items or furniture in your Zoom frame that don’t bring you joy. “Clear out anything from ...

You can also do this before joining a call so that your background is ready as soon as you jump into that video conference. The effect will work better on both platforms if you have a high-contrast ...

To inspire the most trust in those you interact with during video meetings, ensure you have plants or books strategically positioned behind you. That’s according to new research, which looks at how ...

Can I make a confession? For the past weeks of self-isolation, I've created quite a messy little cocoon for myself in my bedroom — my bed and floor are a constant pile of blankets, laundry, phone and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Zoom has become a part of daily life for hundreds of millions of ...

The video-chatting app Zoom has exploded in popularity while people are quarantined, and while its true purpose is for work-related meetings, you can also use Zoom just to hang out with your friends.