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If it hasn't been mentioned, I would suspect that no reimbursement will be given. Not as many companies are still paying for applicant travel, because they typically have sufficient local talent available. Here for example, only recruited executives would get any kind of travel expenses. Middle management and below are on their own.
Maybe just me but I have never heard of a situation where the company knows that you are not local, interviewed you via phone anyway, and then asked you to come for an in-person interview, and then expected you to pay for your own travel.
A few years ago I interviewed at my absolute dream company. After the phone screens they flew me out and the interviews went well but I was basically a borderline candidate. Some wanted to hire me but one guy didn't. It went back and forth for months and got escalated to a high up guy to make a decision and he said "let's have one more interview and that will be our decision."
Well, the "one more interview" would make it or break it and they wanted to do it via phone. I offered to fly out there on my own dime for that interview since this was my dream job. The recruiter said that isn't necessary and told me to just do it via phone. Well, I did it via phone and didn't get the offer. I think being in person would have been better but oh well. The guy on the phone also didn't know how important this was as he thought he was doing an initial phone screen (at the end he said "you'll hear back from our recruiter on whether we bring you on-site or not...or you might have another phone screen, etc."
To end this story...I actually interviewed again a few years after that. I was making about 2X what I was making back then but that time they hired me...and gave me a raise. Those guys paid me over 2X what they were going to pay me had I actually gotten in that first time.
if no recruiter then there has to be a HR person in contact with you. Its highly unlikely that the hiring manager is directly coordinating this with u.
Nope. You're incorrect. My first contact/interview was with the hiring mngr.
Nope. You're incorrect. My first contact/interview was with the hiring mngr.
so you submitted your resume directly to the hiring manager and he interviewed you without involving HR. I am beginning to think what kind of company it is
Maybe just me but I have never heard of a situation where the company knows that you are not local, interviewed you via phone anyway, and then asked you to come for an in-person interview, and then expected you to pay for your own travel.
A few years ago I interviewed at my absolute dream company. After the phone screens they flew me out and the interviews went well but I was basically a borderline candidate. Some wanted to hire me but one guy didn't. It went back and forth for months and got escalated to a high up guy to make a decision and he said "let's have one more interview and that will be our decision."
Well, the "one more interview" would make it or break it and they wanted to do it via phone. I offered to fly out there on my own dime for that interview since this was my dream job. The recruiter said that isn't necessary and told me to just do it via phone. Well, I did it via phone and didn't get the offer. I think being in person would have been better but oh well. The guy on the phone also didn't know how important this was as he thought he was doing an initial phone screen (at the end he said "you'll hear back from our recruiter on whether we bring you on-site or not...or you might have another phone screen, etc."
To end this story...I actually interviewed again a few years after that. I was making about 2X what I was making back then but that time they hired me...and gave me a raise. Those guys paid me over 2X what they were going to pay me had I actually gotten in that first time.
Alls well that ends well I guess.
Great, inspirational story, RVD. Are you still with the company?
I'm still awaiting a response after my 3rd phone interview. All 3 were very pleasant, although they did ask very pointed questions & each made it a point to tell me they liked me. The only bump was the last said she felt I was over-qualified, sounded more like upper mngmt, not middle & she was afraid I might be bored with the job. It was the 1st time I'd ever casually tried to convince someone I was a little less qualified.
I'm a little nervous I haven't heard anything in 1-wk & the hiring mngr was so responsive with emails before/after each interview, but it's out of my hands & there's nothing else I feel I can do. So, at this point, I'll post back to update once I find out one way or the other.
so you submitted your resume directly to the hiring manager and he interviewed you without involving HR. I am beginning to think what kind of company it is
Hahaha, you have no bloody idea. You only want to argue or be snide, so I won't debate/banter/respond any longer. You're not offering much to the thread, so please stop. Have a good week.
Maybe just me but I have never heard of a situation where the company knows that you are not local, interviewed you via phone anyway, and then asked you to come for an in-person interview, and then expected you to pay for your own travel.
A few years ago I interviewed at my absolute dream company. After the phone screens they flew me out and the interviews went well but I was basically a borderline candidate. Some wanted to hire me but one guy didn't. It went back and forth for months and got escalated to a high up guy to make a decision and he said "let's have one more interview and that will be our decision."
Well, the "one more interview" would make it or break it and they wanted to do it via phone. I offered to fly out there on my own dime for that interview since this was my dream job. The recruiter said that isn't necessary and told me to just do it via phone. Well, I did it via phone and didn't get the offer. I think being in person would have been better but oh well. The guy on the phone also didn't know how important this was as he thought he was doing an initial phone screen (at the end he said "you'll hear back from our recruiter on whether we bring you on-site or not...or you might have another phone screen, etc."
To end this story...I actually interviewed again a few years after that. I was making about 2X what I was making back then but that time they hired me...and gave me a raise. Those guys paid me over 2X what they were going to pay me had I actually gotten in that first time.
Alls well that ends well I guess.
I traveled from TN to IN after a couple of phone interviews and was not reimbursed, but was hired.
Hahaha, you have no bloody idea. You only want to argue or be snide, so I won't debate/banter/respond any longer. You're not offering much to the thread, so please stop. Have a good week.
Don't take it personal buddy. I hire lot of H-1B Indians everyday who say any location is their base location or they move like gypsies all year long. But the point was not to argue with you. You posted a question, I posted my comment in essence of free speech. You decided to be Correct/Incorrect police and all I am saying is that it is very unlikely for a manager to hire and coordinate interviews for a position without keeping HR involved. It is possible and it would be nice if you shared how you went about getting the interview process scheduled. Plus looks like your a still a novice in this process since you want to post a question on forum rather than address it with your manager. Maybe its your first professional job in this country. Its all good. Just try to address the right question to right person instead of public forum. Its not that hard. Best of luck.
I traveled from TN to IN after a couple of phone interviews and was not reimbursed, but was hired.
If they didn't offer to cover expenses, no hard feelings, I'd still show up for a face-to-face meeting. Of course, I'd greatly appreciate it if they did & thought perhaps they might not offer if I didn't inquire. I just want to take advantage of any benefits that may be available to me. Thanks.
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Great, inspirational story, RVD. Are you still with the company?
