Videoconferencing???

Prudence · 08-13-2009, 09:23 AM

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 · 08-13-2009, 09:35 AM

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 · 08-13-2009, 09:40 AM

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

blueerica · 08-13-2009, 10:03 AM

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 · 08-13-2009, 10:25 AM

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

3894 · 08-13-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfy999

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 · 08-13-2009, 11:08 AM

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

Alex · 08-13-2009, 11:55 AM

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 · 08-13-2009, 11:59 AM

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

Prudence · 08-13-2009, 06:10 PM

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!

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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Videoconferencing??? 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? __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I'd fly out, even if it's a turn around trip. In person brings a presence that always comes across better than video. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	I agree with BTD. If you have the opportunity for a face-to-face meeting, take it. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	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! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Flying out shows them how much you want to work for them also. Plus once they meet you....... __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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08-13-2009, 11:55 AM	#8
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	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.
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08-13-2009, 11:59 AM	#9
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	We use HQ Global/Regus group for our videoconferences here. It's not cheap but they are all over. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#10
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	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! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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