Logistics:
How to ensure you can find the site and get there on time.
Does it really matter if you're just a few minutes late to
the interview? Surveys reveal that if you're even a few minutes
late, you're usually eliminated.
Always strive to get to an interview early, thus protecting
yourself from unexpected delays. Getting to an interview a
bit early also allows you time to collect your thoughts and
observe people (and corporate culture) while waiting.
What steps can you take to ensure you get to the
interview on time?
1. Make sure you can find the company.
2. If it's an unfamiliar location, ask for directions,
get maps, do a dry run. The Web is a great source
for maps.
3. Allow time to get lost, get tied up in traffic,
find a parking place.
4. On the other hand, don't arrive more than 15
minutes early. If you get to the location early,
kill some time until 15 minutes before.
For interviews that require travel outside your immediate
area, your first test is one of successfully dealing with
the travel arrangements and arriving to the employer's office
safely and on time. Every company handles travel arrangements
differently; so make sure you clearly understand the procedures
and arrangements before you leave for the visit. Depending
on where you live and where the office is, you may have to
deal with airlines, buses, trains, taxis, rental cars, maps,
tolls, hotels, restaurants, and other expenses. If the company
has not prepaid for something, make sure you get a receipt.
Consider doing research on the city if you are unfamiliar
with the area.
When packing for the trip, be sure you have all that you need
for the time you will spend on the road and at the company
-- and make sure it's the proper clothing for the climate
you are travelling to for the visit.
Finally, do be sure to bring all the necessary job-hunting
material, including multiple copies of your resume, a job
skills portfolio (if you have one), employment history, and
reference list. Keep in mind you may need to complete a job
application while on the visit.
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