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Travelling for job interview
Posted on 18/06/2004 1:03 pm
Travelling for job interview
Hi all,
I would like to know if it is a normal practice in Germany for companies to invite candidates over for interview without bearing the cost of travel and accomodation?. I had this interview invitation where I was told travel arrangements is to be made by the candidate. I am from Asia.
Please advice?
Thank you
Regards
lisi
Member since 01/06/2004
Posted on 18/06/2004 2:38 pm
Re: Travelling for job interview
Hello Lisi,
As far as I know it is always expected that the companies bear such expenses, as they can deduct this expenses from their tax payments but you not. I have had 3 Job interviews in germany, and all have beared the expenses for flight accomodation etc.
Just ask them kindly if you need to book and pay your flight yourself and bring the invoices to them or would they arrange the flights an accommodation for you.
Best Regards
Fazly
fersoz
Member since 02/06/2004
Posted on 18/06/2004 2:41 pm
Re: Travelling for job interview
Hi again
As far as I understand, they stated you have to pay your own flight.
The things are " a little bit difficult" here, the economy is not in the best times, so I don´t think here is like America. In addition to that, American companies likes to give theirself this "big" image to impress the candidates.
To end positively, I think you have passed 2 of three steps. They didn´t invite you to a medical examination if they were not SO interested in you. I thing (personally) if anything absolutely out of order in you, you are in the company.
Regards and congratulations
YO
Regards
YO
YO1
Member since 17/11/2003
Posted on 18/06/2004 3:08 pm
Re: Travelling for job interview
HI,
If I were u, Directly I would ask them all my doubts.
It is Germany not an Asian country to fear of boss.Ofcourse this is nothing todo Knowledge they are looking for.
Just be frank with them.
Ofcourse even if they were in your situation I bet they(I mean Germans) do so ..
Hope you didn't misundestood my language..
Anyway I wish you all the best,
Jelda
jelda
Member since 22/12/2003
Posted on 18/06/2004 3:15 pm
Re: Travelling for job interview
Further to Yo1 comments on the company's interest in me, I can only say that I cannot confirmed the great interest in me as the medical center is located within the company facilities since it is a big MNC in Germany.
lisi
Member since 01/06/2004
Posted on 18/06/2004 3:25 pm
Re: Travelling for job interview
No Lisi, you get me wrong.
Doesn´t matter if the hospital is in the Firma or you have to go to John Hopkins hospital in America. In Germany, most valuable property is time. They didn´t waste your/their time in medical examinations if you don´t worth.
But, please follow the wise Jelda´s advice and ask. Don´t be afraid, be frank and tell your future boss about your fears. Communication and initiative are always welcome here.
Please, don´t waste more time, pick up the phone or mail and ask directly.
Good luck
YO
Regards
YO
YO1
Member since 17/11/2003
Posted on 18/06/2004 3:43 pm
Re: Travelling for job interview
The problem here is i am liaising with a middleman as the another company is engaged by this MNC to take charge of the coordination of the personnel matters. Moreover, I am only given about slight more than a week notice to make the travel arrangements and it is very likely that I would defer the date if I commit to meet them.
May I know to take 3 weeks to coordinate an interview is a normal process in germany?
Regards
lisi
Member since 01/06/2004
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