Hi, this is Stephanie Maas, partner with Thinking Ahead Search.
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It seems kind of crazy to me that I'm having to talk about this subject, but after a conversation I had last week, I realized that this still needs to be addressed.
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Specifically what I need to talk about today is proper zoom.
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Or teams or whatever video platform you use, etiquette.
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I was having a funny conversation today about a hiring manager who had a, it wasn't a final interview, but let's say it was maybe a second or third interview and they shared with me, Hey, I, I just wanna talk through with you, what do you think is proper etiquette for these video calls?
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And I said, gosh, sure.
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Okay.
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I mean, we talked a lot about this when COVID first hit and everybody went to these things, but okay.
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The hiring manager then went on to explain that in the middle of this video interview, the candidate ate lunch.
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It was not a lunch interview, and it was actually a snack while they were on the golf course.
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Now look.
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I am as pretty much laid back as it comes nowadays with video calls.
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I've got a lot going on.
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I work from home.
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I have three kids.
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The likelihood of you getting me in yoga pants and a t-shirt and a ponytail, I honestly don't care who you are.
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That's probably who you're gonna see of me on video.
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However, if I was interviewing for a job, I can guarantee you now I still might show up in that t-shirt and yoga pants.
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But my hair probably wouldn't be in a ponytail and I feel pretty confident I wouldn't be eating and I certainly wouldn't be calling from the golf course.
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I know we're all busy and we have certainly become way more relaxed in business, and I think that is a great thing.
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But at the same time, if you're interviewing.
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Even if it's your second or third interview, there's probably some basic etiquette you should adhere to.
