I had a decent first interview over the phone and have a close friend who has referred me to the company for the position. Since they are in San Francisco and I am in Dallas, she mentioned on the phone that they may try to engineer another phone interview, as bringing me in would be more challenging since I am not local. However, she wrote me the same day of the interview and said they would like to "bring me in" to meet everyone in person. It's pretty much an entry level job for me since it's a relatively new field. Should I even bother to ask who is supposed to pay for the plane ticket?
2007-01-17 15:49:49 · 5 answers · asked by gabrielleintexas 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It sounds as if the first interview was a screening interview. Screening interviews are fairly customary these days. The second interview you're referring to sounds more like the "real" interview to me. Nevertheless, as this is an entry-level position, I would plan to take care of the travel expenses myself. Companies usually pay for interviews when the position is higher up in the company because they don't mind going out of their way to get a chance at the best (and most experienced) talent. As you aren't so experienced, I would expect that they expect you to pay your way. I did it this past summer when I interviewed in a different state. I paid my way to the interview and I got the job. If you proceed to ask them if they will take care of the expenses, this will reflect poorly on you. Think about it this way: if you really want this job, you can make the sacrifice to get there to interview. It helps the employer see just how much you want it. I'm pretty sure that they have several local candidates who can interview at a moment's notice. Don't do anything to make them question your interest in the job.
2007-01-17 16:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, if the company invites you for an onsite interview and they know that you are out of town, they will pay for basic travel expenses (plane, hotel, if necessary, and maybe some meals). To spark the conversation, you should say something like "Is there someone in your company that I should contact regarding my travel arrangements or do you use a third party service?" and a good follow question would be "In what time frame should I expect reimbursement for the travel expenses?". Your point will be quite clear to the interviewer and you will have avoided the whiny question "um, who's going to pay for my travel?". If the person who said they are going to bring you in is also the interviewer, then you will have also indicated that you are straigtforward, knowledgable, and have a good business acument. If you missed the chance to ask the first time around, just give them a call back and say something like "I am very interested to follow up on our conversation regarding the second interview. Assuming that you want to go ahead and bring me in, is there someone I should contact....., etc.
If they decline to pay for the travel (or even if they do), make sure to keep copies of the receipts (they will likely need the originals for any reimbursed items), first to make sure that you get the correct reimbursement amount, and second in case there are any unreimbursed amounts. You can write off unreimbursed travel expenses for job seeking (even if you don't get the job) on your federal and perhaps also your state taxes.
2007-01-17 16:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Carter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on extra information than you gave. Did you spend the evening in the host city? if so, then truthfully. in case you probably did not spend the evening, it truly is as a lot as their discretion. also, in the journey that they bought you lunch after the interview, they likely gained't purchase you breakfast. frequent, I woulndn't anticipate it, besides the undeniable fact that it truly is fantastic in the journey that they grant it. in the journey that they do reimburse, many agencies ask for receipts, even as others only provide a "in step with diem". sturdy success.
2016-11-25 00:39:53 · answer #3 · answered by crossland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wish, you can ask them to pay for your plane ticket. Or, you can do it, keep the receipts, and have it written off as a business expense at tax time.
2007-01-17 16:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by serious troll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she said "bring you in" instead of "have you come" that's a hopeful sign. But don't take anything for granted, definitely ask!
2007-01-17 15:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋