On-camera presence & dress code

1. Dress code

• Clean, plain solid-colour shirt or company uniform — no busy patterns (they shimmer on camera).
• Hair combed, beard tidy, jewellery minimal.
• If you work in a factory/warehouse, the workplace uniform is ideal — it shows you actually work there.
• Avoid logos of unrelated brands (Adidas, Nike, sports teams) — they distract.

2. Lighting

Natural light from a window in front of you (never behind) is the cheapest professional look.

If shooting indoors at night, sit facing a single warm-white lamp or a small ring light. Avoid overhead fluorescent only — it creates harsh shadows under the eyes.

3. Framing

• Hold the phone vertically, lens at eye level — not below your chin.
• Frame from mid-chest to just above your head, with a little breathing room above.
• Background should be tidy and on-brand: workplace, packing line, clean wall. Avoid bathrooms, beds, messy rooms.

4. Audio

Speak directly into the phone — don't shout from across the room. A cheap clip-on lavalier mic (under USD 15) doubles perceived professionalism.

Record in a quiet room without echo. Soft furnishings (sofa, curtains, carpet) absorb echo; bare tile rooms make audio sound cheap.

5. Delivery — the first 3 seconds

• Open with the job title and city: 'Chocolate packing helper, Dubai.' Don't say 'Hello everyone' — viewers scroll.
• Keep eye contact with the lens (the small dot at the top of the phone), not the screen.
• Speak at a steady, calm pace. Smile briefly at the start — it raises retention measurably.
• End with the disclaimer line on a still frame, not spoken: 'Job information only • No fees • No visa services.'