Out-Of-Town Interview

When you secure an interview at a firm out of town - either through the on-campus interview process or through writing to an employer - make sure to clarify information about who will be covering the costs of the interview. Think about the following things:

• Will the employer be paying for your transportation? If so, how are you supposed to obtain an airline ticket?
• Will the employer pay the costs of your lodging? What arrangements need to be made?
• Does the employer have expense forms that need to be completed?
• If you are interviewing with more than one employer, are there policies governing shared expenses? Nothing can turn an employer off more quickly than the mishandling of transportation expenses or extravagant costs incurred by a visiting candidate.

If you are able to secure an interview out of town, now is a good time to contact all of the other employers in that area that you are interested in to determine if you can secure additional interviews. Employers are always interested in a candidate sought after by a competitor. Once again, make sure that you follow guidelines regarding shared expenses if you secure interviews with additional firms.

What to Bring

• Additional copies of your resume
• Writing samples and transcripts (if they have been requested) 

Although it is not recommended that you take notes, you will want to have pen and paper to write down names or questions that you have following the interview, or things that come to mind during a break.