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How to use Zoom Annotate Feature

How to use Zoom Annotate Feature

If you’re looking for ways to make your Zoom meetings more engaging and easier to follow, have you tried the Annotate feature that allows you to write or draw when you’re sharing your screen?

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Easily turn on closed captioning in Zoom

Easily turn on closed captioning in Zoom

Did you know you can now easily have automatic closed captioning in Zoom to make your meetings more engaging and easier to follow along?

The feature is called Live Transcription. It’s inside Zoom so don’t have to use a 3rd party or have someone manually caption the conversation.

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Tips for Virtual Job Interviews

Tips for Virtual Job Interviews

Make a great first impression in your next virtual job interview!

Job interviews are much different in this virtual world. You’re likely doing interviews in a virtual meeting with one or more interviewers or even having to record a video of yourself as part of your interview so it’s just you and the camera. Want to make sure you show up like a pro? Here are a few tips to help.

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Zoom Updates September 2 2020

Zoom Updates September 2 2020

Have you seen some of the new Zoom features? Filters, Sound Suppression, Adjustable Touch Up My Appearance, Low Light Correction, New Reactions and sharing your Powerpoint as your background.

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How Do I Quit Saying Um and Other Crutch Words

How Do I Quit Saying Um and Other Crutch Words

Filler words like um, like, now, so, you know, right….. or whatever your favorite crutch word is.. are okay if you say occasionally.

But when they start creeping into our conversations and presentations they can be a distraction.

Kim and Mike Barnes are here to help you get them out of your vocabulary in this quick video!

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Should I Use A Virtual Background on Zoom?

Should I Use A Virtual Background on Zoom?

To use a virtual background or not use a virtual background? That’s a question we get asked a lot!

They can be a little buggy on Zoom (have you seen a hand or a head disappear?!?!), but can hide a mess or brand your business when used well.

Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to use a virtual background.

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Meeting Faux Pas

Meeting Faux Pas

Have you seen “this guy” on one of the many virtual meetings or trainings you’ve attended?

In this video Mike demonstrates common mistakes that can be really distracting to everyone else watching.

Good news is that most are easy to fix! You just have to be aware of them so you can be a better meeting participant or host!

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