Shaun Hummel, CCNP, is a Senior Network Engineer with 11 years experience in enterprise network planning, design, and implementation. He has worked for various private and public companies in Canada and the United States improving infrastructure, security, and management. He has written Network Planning and Design Guide, Cisco Wireless Network Design Guide and Network Assessment Guide. www.networkjobsolutions.com
Web conferencing is available FREE of charge allowing recruiters to interview candidates from their office and setting up video interviews between their distant clients and candidates at the recruiter office. Some recruiters often have to interview candidates for 10 minutes at their office before approving resume submittal and clients of course want to do personal interviews unless it is a contract. Having the option to offer personal interviews is a selling point.
There are substantial savings on personal interview costs provided the web camera has 30 fps and at least 960 x 720 resolution. The recruiter could even ship a 50.00 web cam out to any clients that do not have a device. Many newer computers ship standard with a built-in web cam. In addition cost effective models from Logitech are available online at office depot, tiger direct and amazon web sites with drop shipping.
The following describes features with FREE Web Conferencing:
- Free web based conferencing with no software install required on the desktop
- White board feature allows engineers/programmers to draw/write answers
- Easy send/schedule invitation facility from your meeting room
- Phone conference online with the cost saving VoIP feature
- Video conference with the web cam feature
- Save thousands in personal interview costs
- Save time doing mandatory interviews online with candidates instead of office visits
There would be significant interview cost savings to recruiters, consulting companies and HR departments. Web cam features and standard system requirements for a commercial implementation such as a recruiter office would include having enough memory on the desktop and resolution on the web cam. Always buy extra RAM for best results with video and DSL or cable internet. There is some additional hardware however most if not all is now standard with newer computers. The Logitech Pro 9000 at 75.00 has good reviews and a good choice for business.
System Requirements Include:
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- 256 MB RAM / 512 MB with Vista
- CD Drive
- Sound Card
- High Speed USB port
Web Cam Features:
- pan tilt
- resolution: 1600 x 1200, at least 960 x 720 for commercial
- 30 frames per second (FPS)
- auto focus
- microphone with echo/noise reduction
Shaun Hummel is the author of various technical books and has a web site focused on information technology job search solutions, referrals and online technical interviews. Try FREE Web Conferencing at Network Job Solutions.
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