If there is such an instance where you have to travel for interview rounds, make sure you have the plans in place. Take out adequate time to arrange for them, the correct mode of travel that would help you reach for the interview in time. All this is exclusive of the time you would require preparing for the interview itself. So how can you successfully appear for an out-of-town interview?
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare:
This is one thing that you cannot afford to take for granted. Pen down the following:
- How would you be travelling,
- Who would be paying for the travel (yourself or the company),
- If you were paying, would you get a refund,
- Which mode of travel would help you the best,
- What would be total cost of the complete trip.
Interviews happen in formal wear, so get some good ones, that won’t get wrinkled when you reach there or while on your journey. Appearing for the interview in a professional look would always give a good impression on the interviewer. Just because you travelled all the way long to the venue does not give you the leverage to go slack on your appearance.
3. Check out the weather:
When you are aware of the location to travel to, check the weather once, because your mode of transport may depend on the weather conditions. It may happen that you book your tickets and due to heavy rains or snow, you might not travel. So there goes your money, as well the chance to appear for the interview at the right time.
4. Stay mindful of employer expenses:
Usually employers bear the travel expenses for candidates who are to appear for interview. But at times they reimburse the amount if you are going to book the travel. In such a case, make sure that you are not spending needlessly or buying expensive tickets just because you don’t have to pay. In fact, taking employer’s help for a day’s stay or the best flight to book would only make you look responsible.
5. Arriving early:
Arriving a day before would not hurt anyone, but arriving just on time or late even, that would take away your chance to get hired. So, make your travel arrangements such that gives you plenty of time to relax, prepare and appear at the interview feeling fresh and ready to take it on. Also, in case you get selected and the employers prefers to take next set of interviews while you are still there, try to keep a day or two handy along with an extra set of clothes.
6. Ask away your queries:
While you are making so many efforts for a job, also take care of clearing your own doubts with the employer. Understand their relocation policy, get an idea from them about the best localities to get a house, if you get selected that is.
An out-of-town interview is an experience in itself that, when handled well, tells a lot about you as a person. As a candidate it is important to pay attention to the little things that make you look responsible, thoughtful and mature in front of the employer. Be it your first job or fifth, taking care of above points will always help you in the long run.
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