Recently I was at a meeting, virtual of course, and I commented on how great one attendee looked. Actually, I said, “You look smart, are you going for a job interview?” He said, “Every day is an interview day” and everyone smiled. Later I was thinking about his comment.
I know that when I go to any meeting I am representing my company and, more importantly, people I meet must feel able to refer me to their contacts. So I dress as if I am going to be introduced to someone who invites me to address their board in London. I dress smartly, always, and this applies whether I am meeting people face to face or virtually, because… did I mention I am representing my company?
It is tempting to relax when attending a meeting. We’re at home, possibly not long from our beds, and we’ve not had any of that bothersome travel. Coffee from our kitchen, with a bit of tidying done while we wait for the kettle to boil. But, did I mention that I am representing my company?
So I approach a virtual meeting the same way I do a face to face meeting, because I am being interviewed—interviewed by people who will be judging whether their reputation is going to be harmed by introducing me to their contacts. Therefore I dress smartly, I comb my hair, I put on my makeup, I prepare myself and behave appropriately during the meeting because every day is an interview day.
What do you think?
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Have fun,
Glenys
I’m with you Glenys, if we lose sight of routine and do not differentiate between work and home I think our well being will suffer as well as altering our mindset. Aside from that too many Zoom meetings not to have my make up on… may scare people!