I've applied for a job, submitted 3 letters of recommendation, and been accepted for an interview. The exact e-mail says

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"Chris, We now need to set up a time for an interview. I know you so we can either have you come to Charlottesville or we could do it by phone. Either way you will get the same consideration as the other candidates. I would need to conduct the interview in the next week."

So, the question is, should I go out of my way to go up there? He says I will receive the same consideration but do you think it would do any good for me to go? (i.e. bonus points?) It doesn't exactly work well with my schedule next week but I really want the job.

Thoughts?

3/23/2006 6:16:24 PM

The jews can't bother themselves to pay for a trip up there? Doesn't sound like the best opportunity

3/23/2006 6:32:08 PM

hell I got paid like $175 to go to one interview. granted I wasn't working at the time so any mention of paid mileage and I was ready to go interview.

3/23/2006 7:04:17 PM

you should go.

3/23/2006 8:02:44 PM

go for it

3/23/2006 8:08:01 PM

If the company won't pay for you to come interview, it's probably one you shouldn't take, IMO.

I'm never heard of a halfway decent company NOT paying for your travel. My interviewers came from Delaware to interview me. My roommate's company paid his way to Connecticut for his interview.

3/23/2006 9:11:07 PM

well they haven't said whether or not they are paying or not

this is what I sent back

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"I would prefer to come there to meet face to face and to get a better feeling for the office. However, I am not sure if it works with my schedule next week. It depends on what means of travel you had in mind and what day you wanted to meet. What day works best for you? "

3/23/2006 10:17:26 PM

good reply.

A little extra effort can go a long way if it's something you really want.

3/23/2006 10:25:30 PM

I'd go for it, Raleigh -> Charlottesville isn't super far.

Good luck chief

-ZiP!-

3/23/2006 10:30:39 PM

I agree that was a good reply...hopefully you can judge how "seriously" they want you, ya know?

If the job is up in Charlottesville I'd be down w/ that. Near a college campus, could make noise @ NCSU away games, see the UVA hotties....good times.

Good luck w/ whatever goes down!

3/23/2006 11:06:22 PM

Ive been on several interviews where milage is paid. I have made almost 1,000 the past month actually from traveling. I would travel and see the area. If its in BFE, then you might not like it.

3/23/2006 11:28:28 PM

If it were halfway across the country, I'd advise against it. But Charlottesville is close enough that it would be worth it. You have any better plans for that day?

3/24/2006 10:57:35 AM

yeah

CLASS

3/24/2006 11:13:51 AM

good reply

3/24/2006 12:30:57 PM

I'm going today

3/28/2006 10:09:43 AM

save the reciepts...if they aint paying for it it can be taken from taxes

3/28/2006 11:06:54 AM

Just curious if you got your girlfriend to write that reply or not?

3/28/2006 11:17:22 AM