Over two years ago a friend and former colleague put me in touch with his boss who was recruiting for a project manager in London.
The first telephone chat went well and he wanted to see me over a video conference call.
Unfortunately they didn't use Skype and I couldn't work out an alternative method (for example using SIP or finding an affordable service in Munich). Then I got a job where I am still working.
Skype is, of course, very good. I use it all the time. But the video quality isn't great.
Recently I stumbled upon ooVoo.com which provides a very good level of video quality and, like Skype, provides a no-charge option for basic usage.
I'm now using it every day.
It can also be used by people who don't have the application but do have a web browser (and webcam and mike, of course). You simply send those people a personal URL generated by the application itself.
So, if I ever find myself in a similar situation (needing to do a vid con interview) I might well use this service.
A diary based on my latest attempts to get a job; this time in Munich. I'm an engineering graduate (and chartered engineer) with more than 10 years' experience in IT. Over five of these years have been spent in team leading and project management roles both in the UK and abroad.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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