

While the ideal solution is probably to set up a dedicated space in your home to take video calls, using a virtual background is a quick alternative that can be applied anywhere.

Virtual backgrounds are a great way to mask the current chaos of daily life. You wouldn’t walk into an office with dirty laundry trailing behind you, or invite a future employer into your home with dishes on the counter. When on a video call, your background is important. This means, if you’re on the job hunt, virtual communication skills have become a necessity.

With the current covid-19 crisis, many companies are only conducting interviews remotely, through apps like Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft Teams. Whether it’s your company’s office or the Oval Office that you’re putting in the picture, virtual backgrounds are a great way to lighten the mood. By now you’ve likely seen co-workers, friends, or family members testing out virtual backgrounds in Zoom meetings.
