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I don’t know about you but nowadays I find myself increasingly often in front of my computer camera talking to friends and clients. It looks like video calls are now a real thing and not just a prediction whose time had never come.
But that only creates new problems, doesn’t it? Especially when you Zoom or Skype professionally. I mean, do you remember the days when you would practice your handshakes before an interview or a big meeting? Or you’d print out extra copies of your resume to give to your interviewers? In these novel times, those hallmarks of traditional professional networking have been moved virtually. No more in-person meetings or hard copy print-outs, instead you’ll have to make a good impression via Zoom.
Don’t worry, though, as in this day and age people have gotten married via Zoom, graduated via Zoom, and even welcomed a new baby to the family via Zoom! The videoconference web-application has become the third-dimension where human connection exists apart from your home cluster.
In the case of a wedding, graduation, or baby shower, you know the people you’re meeting with. They’re loved ones, family, or friends. However, when you’re promoting your book or holding a virtual book launch, it’s usually with strangers or acquaintances.
This infographic by GreatBusinessSchools walks you through making new connections online, explains virtual etiquette to make a good impression via Zoom, and presents different online platforms you can use to promote your books. Ditch those paper resumes, download Zoom, and get connecting!
If the sudden activity whenever I’m on the phone is any guide, I would need a safe room to Zoom effectively (and hassle free!)
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Lol – I know what you mean 😀
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I have no doubt this is great advice, Nicholas. Luckily, I am not in the job market, or needing to contact colleagues via online chat. I don’t even have a camera on my PC, and I have no idea how to video chat using my smartphone. I have never downloaded an app for that, as I am happy to still make ‘phone calls’. Voice calls will probably go the same way as VHS tapes one day, and soon be considered ‘historical’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I envy you 🙂
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I’ve never used Zoom, or any of the other platforms you suggest, Nicholas; I have used Facebook video messaging a few times, and that worked fine, certainly better than Skype. I’m too old-fashioned to feel comfortable video calling with my mobile, because the screen is far too small! Luckily my closest friends & family all live in my town 😀 Cheers, Jon.
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I envy you. In the past month alone I’ve used no fewer than 6 platforms: Zoom, Skype, Slack, MS Teams, Facebook, and WebEx!
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