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Do companies ever pay for interviewees to travel to an interview?
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:55 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:55 am
I have a job interview coming up that's 2.5 hours away. Job would include a significant pay increase and get me out of Baton Rouge, so I don't mind driving there to interview. I have heard of other places paying for interviewees to travel to an interview, but I'm sure that's rare. I guess it depends on the company, how many people are interviewing, and how far the applicant is.
Was kind of hoping I could do a Skype interview or something, but I guess I'd prefer an in-person interview anyway.
I know most of you OT ballers do all the hiring and firing. Do you ever pay for interviewees to travel to an interview?
Was kind of hoping I could do a Skype interview or something, but I guess I'd prefer an in-person interview anyway.
I know most of you OT ballers do all the hiring and firing. Do you ever pay for interviewees to travel to an interview?
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Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:55 am to sweetwaterbilly
Yes, they typically do
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:56 am to sweetwaterbilly
I was reimbursed mileage and meals (no alcohol) for an interview a few years ago. I ended up not taking the job but was still reimbursed for my expenses to drive to the interview.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:56 am to sweetwaterbilly
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I have a job interview coming up that's 2.5 hours away.
You want to be reimbursed $30 for gas? They'll take care of that. Go ahead and ask before you sit down.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:57 am to sweetwaterbilly
I’ve never traveled to an interview where expenses weren’t paid for. Typically there’s a phone interview first as a form of weed out.
For a 2.5 hour drive, I wouldnt ask if they would pay for my expenses, but they will prob offer. Asking could come off as high maintenance and it’s not much of an expense to really make a push anyways.
FWIW, if I offered some kid an on site interview and he asked if he could Skype instead, I would cross him off the list pretty quick.
For a 2.5 hour drive, I wouldnt ask if they would pay for my expenses, but they will prob offer. Asking could come off as high maintenance and it’s not much of an expense to really make a push anyways.
FWIW, if I offered some kid an on site interview and he asked if he could Skype instead, I would cross him off the list pretty quick.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 8:00 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:59 am to sweetwaterbilly
I had a company pay for a flight to go interview/spend the day at the company and reimbursed me for the Ubers from the airport to the company.
I think it shows the interest the company has if they are willing to pay to have you interview with them.
I think it shows the interest the company has if they are willing to pay to have you interview with them.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:00 am to Black n Gold
They'll probably pay their current mileage rate (approx. $0.50-0.60/mile) for you to drive there and back. At least they should. You can call your HR contact to confirm if you're worried about it.
And absolutely do it in person. Skype or phone interview is fine for an initial feeler interview, but if you're serious about the position, 5 hrs drive time is nothing.
And absolutely do it in person. Skype or phone interview is fine for an initial feeler interview, but if you're serious about the position, 5 hrs drive time is nothing.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:00 am to sweetwaterbilly
Yes companies pay for travel... but if it's only a 2.5 hour drive, I would just pay or my own $30 in gas. I'd only ask if the travel required a plane ticket or major expense
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:00 am to sweetwaterbilly
I've seen some that do and some that don't. All of them have told me upfront.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:01 am to Black n Gold
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You want to be reimbursed $30 for gas? They'll take care of that. Go ahead and ask before you sit down.
The truck nuts weigh me down man. Burning a ton of fuel
Obviously I'm not going to bring it up. I was just curious if it's common or not. They sent me all the interview details and didn't say anything about it so I guess that's my answer. Maybe that means they've already crossed me off and they're just interviewing me to fill a quota. A family member got me the interview so maybe they think nepotism is payment enough.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:01 am to sweetwaterbilly
That’s like 1 tank of gas dude
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:02 am to sweetwaterbilly
Halliburton paid for me to go to Lafayette for a two day interview. Hotel, meals, travel costs.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:02 am to sweetwaterbilly
Yes.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:03 am to LNCHBOX
If they don't pay for it, you don't want to work there
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:03 am to sweetwaterbilly
If flying, yes. If driving, no.
Also depends on what type of position/level of experience you have
Also depends on what type of position/level of experience you have
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:03 am to sweetwaterbilly
I interviewed with Southwest right out of college and they flew me in and out from Dallas.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:04 am to sweetwaterbilly
I wouldn't ask for it in your situation. But yes, it is normal to pay for flights, hotel rooms, etc.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:05 am to sweetwaterbilly
Of course. They'll usually have you provide receipts (in your case, it might be some sort of evidence of distance traveled) and will mail you a check, regardless if you get the position. In other cases, if they're large and organized, they'll simply cover costs ahead of time.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:11 am to GRTiger
I've never had one not paid for and typically hotel and meal the night before were provided.
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