Interviewing All Around the Nation
DonDeal
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Wow, interviewing all around the U.S, multiple times a month, is expensive. For those college graduates that are willing to relocate, they may be experiencing the same thing that I'm experiencing. Luckily, I'm selective and I will only go if I'm being reimbursed from reputable organizations or if they're booking everything for me. I've been unlucky so far because I've been mostly encountering reimbursement interviews, which means I have to tie up thousands of dollars each week until I get reimbursed.
On top of that, you're suppose to save all receipts and invoices for meals, gas, hotels, rentals, flights, and etc. Also, I had a couple of interviews that set low caps on reimbursement but they wanted me to travel over 2000 miles.
I'm extremely grateful for the interviews which will possibly result in a job offer, but reimbursement of travel expenses suck ...lol. I have to manage everything in Excel.
On a side note, it's exciting to see new areas of the country.
Any similar experiences from new grads? If so, how are you managing everything?
On top of that, you're suppose to save all receipts and invoices for meals, gas, hotels, rentals, flights, and etc. Also, I had a couple of interviews that set low caps on reimbursement but they wanted me to travel over 2000 miles.
I'm extremely grateful for the interviews which will possibly result in a job offer, but reimbursement of travel expenses suck ...lol. I have to manage everything in Excel.
On a side note, it's exciting to see new areas of the country.
Any similar experiences from new grads? If so, how are you managing everything?
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MSP-IT
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I hope to be having that "problem" early next year.
What parts of the country are you looking at interviewing in? Have you been coordinating the interviews with the hiring managers directly, or have you been working with recruiters? -
DonDeal
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Everything so far has been with hiring managers directly. I've been traveling to New England, West Coast, and the South.Master of Public Administration - 50% complete
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gbdavidx
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who reimburses you? i am imagine if you interview a different company that will come from your own pocket
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Danielm7
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who reimburses you? i am imagine if you interview a different company that will come from your own pocket
The company flying him in for the interview? -
DonDeal
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@NightBlade The 1st round interview is always a phone interview or video conference. The 2nd round is in-person which means I have to travel to meet them. I don't expect to be hired without meeting anyone in-person. I actually wouldn't accept the position if I couldn't meet in-person and view my work environment. They're judging me and I'm judging them during the interview process.
@gbdavidx Typically, employers will pay for your interview expenses. They will pay for your relocation expenses once they decide to hire you, as well. At least, the organizations that I'm dealing with are covering my expenses, not all do it.Master of Public Administration - 50% complete
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pinkydapimp
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Yep. that is typically the case.so even if you dont get the job they still reimburse you?
