Select “backgrounds that replicate an office environment. “Using a virtual background is a surefire way to make the right first impression,” said Tim Sanders, vice president of customer insights at Upwork. “While Zoom backgrounds can be a fun way to express your creativity and personality, a neutral background is actually best, since part of the reason we get Zoom fatigue is because our eyes have to take in so much detail, said Kristen Hayward, head of people at Superhuman. Here’s what a couple experts we spoke to said: New year, new job? Here are 16 appropriate virtual backgrounds to use for job interviews or onboarding. Photos: 16 of the most appropriate virtual backgrounds for job interviews and onboarding
