Videoconferencing???

[Prudence]

I'm debating whether to fly to the interview or do videoconferencing. So far, the cheapest I've found for rental facilities is $200/hour, at which point it's basically cheaper to fly out. Does anyone here have connections to anything cheaper?

[BarTopDancer]

I'd fly out, even if it's a turn around trip. In person brings a presence that always comes across better than video.

[Andrew]

I agree with BTD. If you have the opportunity for a face-to-face meeting, take it.

[blueerica]

The camera really hasn't ever been my friend, so I'd fly out. Along with the comments above, if it's cheaper, then hellz-yah!

[wolfy999]

Flying out shows them how much you want to work for them also. Plus once they meet you.......

[3894]

Flying out shows them how much you want to work for them also. Plus once they meet you.......

Great minds, wolfy. Go charm them, Prudence.

[Snowflake]

AND the yummy lunch or dinner you may have in NM. Some good eatz to be found!

[Alex]

What videoconference software would they be using on their side? Any reason you can't go the webcam and Skype (or Webex or Netmeeting, or similar)?

That said, unless you have a lot of these, then in person is way preferable if it can be accommodated.

[katiesue]

We use HQ Global/Regus group for our videoconferences here. It's not cheap but they are all over.

[Prudence]

The problem is timing with my current job. That I hate, but I'd still like to be employed.

However, I priced videoconferencing stuff and I'd save maybe $100 over flying out, and I figured out that southwest has non-stops to el paso, so yeah, I'm planning to go. Whee! Never been to Texas or New Mexico, and I get to strike two more states off the list with one less-than-24 hour trip!