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三和一善 - What signal are you sending in ZOOM?

If you want to determine your next video interview, you need to

consider your body language.

From our postures to our actions, a large part of communication is

nonverbal. Unfortunately, this puts us at a disadvantage in video

calls. Since the camera will most likely frame your face, your body

language (good or bad) cannot be viewed to add context. If you

are interviewing for a job, you may inadvertently send wrong

messages or appear cold.

Representative of the Synagic Group, which provides business back office solutions based in California, USA. In his private life, he is involved in entrepreneurship training programs at universities through NGO

activities. Lives in Beverly Hills, California with his family.

If you want to determine your next video interview, you

need to consider your body language.

From our postures to our actions, a large part of

communication is nonverbal. Unfortunately, this puts us at a

disadvantage in video calls. Since the camera will most

likely frame your face, your body language (good or bad)

cannot be viewed to add context. If you are interviewing for

a job, you may inadvertently send wrong messages or

appear cold.

米国カリフォルニア州を拠点として、ビジネスのバックオフィスソリューションを提供するシナジックグループの代表。プライベートではNGO活動を通じて、大学での社会人起業家育成プログラムなどに関わる。家族と共にカリフォルニア州ビバリーヒルズ在住。

"There is no rule book on how to communicate body language in

the digital world," said Erica David, a writer for Fast Company and

author of Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and

Connection, Regardless of Distance. "Today, we are all immigrants

in this new world, and there may be a certain degree of

misunderstanding. Body language has not disappeared; it has

changed. When you first meet in front of the camera, the challenge

is to make a real connection."

Whether you realize it or not, David said that you are always

sending signals. Pay attention to these subtle factors and make

sure what you send is correct.


First impression

Like a face-to-face meeting, the first few seconds make a first impression. David

recommends that you be fully prepared before joining the phone, set up your

equipment to prevent interruptions and eliminate any interference to maintain

professionalism. "This is more important than ever," she said.

And don’t neglect the gossip that can be a good icebreaker. Andrew, the managing partner of the institute who negotiated with the training consultant, said

that face-to-face interviews provide many opportunities to use information around you, such as a photo of someone's desk.

He said: "Those cold-drinking conversations act as a lubricant for developing

relationships, but they are lost or minimized." "In a video call, the person you see is in

a small box, literally and literally."


Andrew added that if you want to find connections, you need to be more strategic. "Before

you call, look up this person on LinkedIn to understand their interests," he said.

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eye contact

In order to create a digital image of executives, David recommends ensuring that the camera

is level with your eyes. Instead of watching a video in a gallery view of yourself or others, you

can look at the camera 60% of the time. It feels like you are looking at each other’s eyes, which helps to establish an emotional connection.

"If you are looking at the gallery view, you may appear dazed or confused," David said.

米国カリフォルニア州を拠点として、ビジネスのバックオフィスソリューションを提供するシナジックグループの代表。プライベートではNGO活動を通じて、大学での社会人起業家育成プログラムなどに関わる。家族と共にカリフォルニア州

ビバリーヒルズ在住。

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Also, avoid looking at yourself, Andrew said. "Generally speaking, you can't see yourself

in a meeting," he said. "However, in a Zoom meeting, you can, and observing yourself

can make you more self-conscious and negative. This can make your brain more

anxious about your body language."

"If you want to see what you look like, please do it before the meeting instead of during

the meeting," David added.

Gestures and actions

When you want to sit upright, make sure you are not sitting rigidly on the chair. Real body

language shows participation. Andrew recommends putting the camera back in a

sufficient position so that the interviewer can see your gestures.

"A study around TED talks found that the highest-rated speakers used more gestures," he

said. "You don't want to go too far, but gestures add richness and extra authenticity."


In addition, pay attention to your body movement. For example, leaning forward

shows that you are interested, so don't be afraid to move around. "It looks like you

are paying attention and really listening, especially if you keep eye contact," David

said. "Don't be afraid to show some excitement."

But beware of fidgeting. "The bounce is more obvious on the camera," David said.

And don't forget to smile. "Smile can change your mood," Andrew said. "It will affect

the way you interview. This is a social contagion. If you smile, the other person will smile too."

Your background

When it comes to your video background, prejudice can have an impact,

especially in Room Rater's day. "A bare wall doesn't have any clues about you, you

might look dull," Andrew said. "There is nothing to contact you."


"My general rule is to have a natural background and good

lighting," David said. "It should be something simple and enjoyable,

such as plants or paintings that feel real. You want the interviewer

to interact with you, rather than being distracted by the things

behind you."

David said that digital body language is a key skill that will affect

your results in the interview. "It's not just about what we think on the

video screen; this is how we make others feel," she said. "When we

are online, all the nuances of basic communication are magnified.

The most important thing in the modern world is to show

participation.” (林嘉麗・訳三和一善）


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