Should I pay to travel for a job interview?

Employers pay for candidates to travel to their site for the interview only. They don’t pay for candidates to travel as a start to their weekend vacation. Therefore, it’s inappropriate to tell the employer that you’ll pick up the cost of your return ticket so you can spend the weekend in town.

Should I travel for a job interview?

It’s definitely smart to go to your interview location beforehand — especially if you get to the area at least a day before. You’ll be glad you did. Just don’t forget to leave with much more time than you need on the day of the actual interview.

What does it mean when a job asks you to travel?

It means that the employer expects you to be traveling or in cities other than your home city for 70 percent of your working days. So you would expect to spend seven days traveling or away from home for every three days in your home town/office.

Will the company pay for my travel expenses during an interview?

When you are interviewing for an out-of-town job, the company may offer to pay your travel expenses — but it’s also possible that they will not.

How should I answer the question about travel in an interview?

If you’re applying for a job that will require some regular travel, you should prepare for that question in your interview. If an interviewer asks this question, it’s to see if you’re willing and able to travel as much as the job requires. If you’ve applied for a job like this, it’s a good idea to think about how to answer questions about travel.

Why am I being asked to pay for an interview?

This often happens when a company has hired an executive search firm or recruiter/“headhunter” to source the best talent for any given job. For other applicants, the interview invitation you receive may mention that your expenses will be covered. Not sure who pays?

Is it normal for employers to ask for personal expenses during interviews?

We are living in tumultuous times. There are employers nowadays who will ask for and expect outrageous things from job-seekers, including personal outlays of cash. They will tell you it’s normal and reasonable, but it isn’t. They will tell you that you’re being difficult by trying not to go broke while interviewing with them.