Claiming expenses back at an interview
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When I were a lad, I was asked down to london for an interview.
They liked me, all went well. Offered to pick up my travel fare, I said, "don't be silly, it's no problem".
Still resent that, the job fell through!
If they offer, take em up on it, don't try to look MR Big balls if you aren't - I could have done with that 35quid
They liked me, all went well. Offered to pick up my travel fare, I said, "don't be silly, it's no problem".
Still resent that, the job fell through!
If they offer, take em up on it, don't try to look MR Big balls if you aren't - I could have done with that 35quid
Edited by stuthemong on Wednesday 27th February 00:13
Sorry I must clarify here that there is the opertunity to claim expenses, the email we were both sent says you can. But i'm not, as said above its a step up in ones career.
Another friend I mentioned this too said they have claimed expenses back if they havent got the job.
Interesting concept. But again very cheeky, IMO.
Another friend I mentioned this too said they have claimed expenses back if they havent got the job.
Interesting concept. But again very cheeky, IMO.
anonymous said:
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I've only ever got expenses once after an interview - that was for a 2 day assessment centre type event. The money was the same for all attendees (£50), regardless of how far you'd travelled, and was given to everyone on leaving. Thankfully it was in Kenilworth, and I lived in Coventry...so took the number 12 bus - and got a lift back from a lass who was also interviewed there. I would NEVER ask for expenses at an interview - although if it meant flights to get there, well, I might have to discuss the cost of them
vincenz said:
Sorry I must clarify here that there is the opertunity to claim expenses, the email we were both sent says you can. But i'm not, as said above its a step up in ones career.
Another friend I mentioned this too said they have claimed expenses back if they havent got the job.
Interesting concept. But again very cheeky, IMO.
As has been said, the piece of information that they had specifically *offered* to pay expenses makes this thread a whole new ballgame! Another friend I mentioned this too said they have claimed expenses back if they havent got the job.
Interesting concept. But again very cheeky, IMO.
If they have offered, and you don't get the job and your friend is that way inclined then go for it.
Just when at the end of the interview they ask "Do you have any questions for us?", don't ask them then!
Alternatively, tell your friend that if he want his expenses he has to ask before leaving the interview room.....!
king major one.vincenz said:
Sorry I must clarify here that there is the opertunity to claim expenses, the email we were both sent says you can. But i'm not, as said above its a step up in ones career.
OK, quite a major bit of info that. Well in that case, why not?
It will just be a pence per mile / train fare receipt admin exercise handled by a junior in the office. Doubt the decision-makers will concern themselves with who took the offer up and who didn't.
In actual fact, if it was offered and not taken up, I would think that was a bit weird.
Edited by dr matt uk on Wednesday 27th February 20:44
When I was looking for a job, I was always asked if I had travel expenses. For local interviews, I declined since the administrative cost would be higher than the amount. For an assessment center abroad 430km away, I got a budget of €400 to travel plus hotel. I claimed €260, which I got transferred a month later, and a job offer as well. Another job was domestic, but 360km away, and I claimed the minimum rate of €0.30/km, which they paid in cash. I got a job offered later, too.
One invitation was for a job 500km away, and the interviewer already told me on the phone before, that they will not pay expenses. I asked him why he doesn't visit me, if he is serious with his interest in my profile. He justified his policy by stating that they have a high unemployment rate in their area. Guess he wouldn't have liked to pay a good salary then.
One invitation was for a job 500km away, and the interviewer already told me on the phone before, that they will not pay expenses. I asked him why he doesn't visit me, if he is serious with his interest in my profile. He justified his policy by stating that they have a high unemployment rate in their area. Guess he wouldn't have liked to pay a good salary then.
Edited by Bodo on Wednesday 27th February 21:49
Right, lol, this is what i'm getting at, given the opertunity or NOT to claim expenses, is this a way of an employer trying to gauge you further.
By claiming expenses does it say you watch the pennies and therefore would be good with a budget or by not claiming does it say you won't take the piss with company expenses. etc.
Or am I reading into it too much and the company are just being reasonable.
Its for a graduate position with a big engineering company and as said me and my mate are probably one of maybe 30 canidates and the interview is being held centrally to Northern uni's, so yeah it will certainly for into the sub £25 category for me and my mate travelling from manchester by train, and i'm sure the website says they take on about 50 graduates per year.
But in the several interviews I've had before for similar positions when offered expenses I've always said no, I thought this would be recieved well.
By claiming expenses does it say you watch the pennies and therefore would be good with a budget or by not claiming does it say you won't take the piss with company expenses. etc.
Or am I reading into it too much and the company are just being reasonable.
Its for a graduate position with a big engineering company and as said me and my mate are probably one of maybe 30 canidates and the interview is being held centrally to Northern uni's, so yeah it will certainly for into the sub £25 category for me and my mate travelling from manchester by train, and i'm sure the website says they take on about 50 graduates per year.
But in the several interviews I've had before for similar positions when offered expenses I've always said no, I thought this would be recieved well.
You are reading too much into it mate!
For big firms the cost of recruiting is a hell of a cost. Even for a small company if I were to get an agency to find some candidates and they should end up working for me it would cost a few grand per person.
There thinking will be that graduates may not have a lot of cash and therefore if they need to decide whether to go for a job close to home or further away, then the risk of chucking £50 on something for nothing they may pass the opportunity by.
At the end of the day this may mean that the big company have 50 graduates to choose from rather than 25. That doubles the chance of a good employee, and on graduate recruitment they may stay for a whole career.
The cost of stumping up £20 for 50 people is a grand. In the scheme of things that is a p1ss in the wind for them. They just want to get the best candidates, I don't think its an aptitude test, in fact I would be willing to bet that the interviewers never ever find out what expenses are paid as that just wouldn't concern them!
For big firms the cost of recruiting is a hell of a cost. Even for a small company if I were to get an agency to find some candidates and they should end up working for me it would cost a few grand per person.
There thinking will be that graduates may not have a lot of cash and therefore if they need to decide whether to go for a job close to home or further away, then the risk of chucking £50 on something for nothing they may pass the opportunity by.
At the end of the day this may mean that the big company have 50 graduates to choose from rather than 25. That doubles the chance of a good employee, and on graduate recruitment they may stay for a whole career.
The cost of stumping up £20 for 50 people is a grand. In the scheme of things that is a p1ss in the wind for them. They just want to get the best candidates, I don't think its an aptitude test, in fact I would be willing to bet that the interviewers never ever find out what expenses are paid as that just wouldn't concern them!
yeah, you're looking into it too much. On a big grad scheme like that it's fine to put your expenses through for your travel. It's not going to have an impact on the selection process, and will probably not even be seen by the people making the decisions. I went on an assessment centre soon after graduating uni, 1 day - although it was about 100 miles away from me. I went up the night before, stayed in the Hilton (as it was the closest hotel to the assessment centre) and rocked up the next morning. Some of the people got flights over from Ireland/Scotland, and others travelled from around the country - some stayed in hotels - some came early in the morning. Everyone was reimbursed 100% for all expenses. I even had the Hilton breakfast in bed option in the morning.
I got through to the next round, whereas not one other person did on that day. Hope that gives some perspective to the matter!
I got through to the next round, whereas not one other person did on that day. Hope that gives some perspective to the matter!
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