On 13 Mar 2004 19:03:32 GMT, Mark Howell wrote:

Most hiring managers, especially in large corporations in major
markets, will pay transportation to the interview for an out-of-town
applicant who interests them. That's certainly been my experience as
an applicant in the past. And yes, managers are "too busy" to just
drop everything for somebody who shows up unexpectedly from out of
town without the courtesy of making an appointment first.

I have to agree. Every job offer I've gotten or job I've applied for
has paid my transportation and hotel for the interview. In each case
they requested the interview and set the time. They also made all
arrangements for plane tickets (I'd pick them up at the airport or
they'd mail them to me) and the hotel. My credit card was needed only
for the mini-bar, since many companies won't pay for alcohol unless
it's part of a business meal.

As a hiring manager in New York I would never have time to interview
someone who just dropped by. I would also not interview someone who
arrived late without calling. I'd simply go on to my next project.

I would never in a million years get on a plane using my own money to
go to a non-scheduled interview. That would be stupid.

Rich