Not paying for interview unprofessional?
11-27-2017, 06:07 PM
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Not paying for interview unprofessional?
Hello,
I have an interview coming up with an outfit on the East Coast. This company told me they expect me to pay for my interview travel expenses (airfare, lodging, etc.). The trip should end up costing me about $400.
Is this considered unprofessional in your view? If so, what would you do?
I've worked in a few different industries and this is the first time I've ever had a company ask me to pay for items related to the interview.
Thanks.
I have an interview coming up with an outfit on the East Coast. This company told me they expect me to pay for my interview travel expenses (airfare, lodging, etc.). The trip should end up costing me about $400.
Is this considered unprofessional in your view? If so, what would you do?
I've worked in a few different industries and this is the first time I've ever had a company ask me to pay for items related to the interview.
Thanks.
11-27-2017, 06:23 PM
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Lets start off by assuming you're not a pilot.
11-27-2017, 07:37 PM
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Corporate position should pay for travel. I did.
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11-27-2017, 08:13 PM
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They should pay for your expenses or at least reimburse you.
They aren't getting the process started on the right foot with this type of policy.
They aren't getting the process started on the right foot with this type of policy.
11-27-2017, 09:30 PM
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Yes, At least at the corporate level and up, it is customary and professional for the prospective aviation employer to pay for reasonable expenses related to the interview, providing there is some significant travel distance, time, expense involved. I wouldn't try and hit them up for a trip across town. Some might ask for your receipts, others will typically hand you a check.
11-28-2017, 06:51 AM
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We arranged and paid the air travel and hotels, if necessary. Usually, it could be a one day trip and lunch or dinner was part of the interview.
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11-28-2017, 10:39 AM
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Are you going to go to the interview anyway? If they continue to have applicants willing to do so they will never begin to reimburse for what they can get for free. I’m not saying it is (or you are) right or wrong...it’s just how business works.
11-28-2017, 10:57 AM
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I am leaning towards going to the interview because the starting pay is high and I've been out of aviation for a few years and this would be a good way to get a foot in the door.
However, I agree all of you. Them asking me to pay does seem unprofessional. I've worked in non-aviation industries and even the other industries would pay for out-of-state travel for interviews and they didn't have the luxury of ID90s, non-rev agreements, etc. with other airlines, etc.
If I had some other interviews setup that were close to matching the pay and benefits, I would not go to the interview.
However, I agree all of you. Them asking me to pay does seem unprofessional. I've worked in non-aviation industries and even the other industries would pay for out-of-state travel for interviews and they didn't have the luxury of ID90s, non-rev agreements, etc. with other airlines, etc.
If I had some other interviews setup that were close to matching the pay and benefits, I would not go to the interview.
11-28-2017, 10:59 AM
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Airfare, rental car, hotel and (reasonable) meals should be reimbursed by the company to the prospective employee.
ESPECIALLY in this current pilot hiring environment.
ESPECIALLY in this current pilot hiring environment.
11-28-2017, 12:00 PM
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It depends on what other doors are open and available to you based on your quals and experience. It seems to me that in this hiring environment you should go with your gut feeling and not entertain options where you don't feel you are treated like a highly skilled, valued professional. First impressions are hard to overcome.
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