Being Flown Out for an Interview(geralds.co)
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Being Flown Out for an Interview
http://www.geralds.co/work-life-being-flown-out-for-an-interview/
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I was once flown to Texas by a large space travel company that's looking to go to mars (I signed a NDA but I'm assuming you can guess what company)
I wasnt incredibly interested in the role due to the location (middle of no where Texas) but I was willing to interview because it was a really cool company and the role had potential to sway me. I was surprised how accommodating the company was and how smooth the process was. I got a hotel and rental car paid for and was reimbursed for my meals. Because I flew out on a weekend and interviewed on a Monday it was essentially a little vacation to Texas. Really great time.
Thanks for sharing Taylor! I feel that companies that do these type of interview accommodations are showing their care for the candidates! I'm glad your experience was positive!
Anyone else felt the same way for their first interview being flown out?
They were very formulaic. They would fly you out so you got to the hotel by early afternoon. They would have a get together with the other candidates, take you to a nice dinner and just chat with you. Then the next day was 3-4 interviews, a rush to the airport and a trip home.
I knew a few people who went on several just so they could hangout with friends they had in the city. The would do the interviews but had no intention of taking the job.
It made negotiations very interesting as you usually had 2-3 offers. Learned very quickly that you could get an extra $10k in base and equal in sign on bonus just by having a competing offer in hand. Good times....