Quick question help - interviewing for a remote position via ZOOM.

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October 11,2021 at 1:42PM UTC

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Quick question help - interviewing for a remote position via ZOOM. It sounds like all zoom - one with hiring manager and then with the rest of the team to make sure we all get along. I am thinking of offering to fly into their office for the final meet and greet and pay for myself. Opinions? I feel like it's a small investment for such an important commitment. There was no indication of them inviting me and paying. Job is remote with limited travel on occasion should clients request it. However, there is still the COVID environment to consider.

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AnonymousOctober 11,2021 at 2:02PM UTC
I would follow their lead. If you're going to be working mostly/all remote, part of the interview process is to confirm that you'll be effective remote, comfortable on Zoom, etc. Offering to come to the office will likely come across as you second-guessing them/the company or thinking you know better, which probably isn't the impression you want to bring before you're even hired. It could also telegraph you aren't comfortable being your best self over Zoom, which would be a strike against a candidate for a remote role (especially one that sounds like it's client facing). It seems your intentions are good, but I'd stick to their process unless there's a clear invitation to do otherwise.
AnonymousOctober 11,2021 at 3:19PM UTC
Travel is usually handled and expensed by the employer. To have you pay for this part of the hiring process sets an odd precedent.
AnonymousOctober 11,2021 at 3:32PM UTC
I would not offer to fly there to meet in person. If that’s necessary, the company will pay for it. Besides, if you’re going to be working remotely anyway, they need to see how you interview and meet with the team remotely.
Christy Lynn AndrewsOctober 11,2021 at 3:55PM UTC
I would not offer to fly out there either. If it is a remote role it might be more important how you carry yourself on video to them. Being on camera is very different from being in person. Understanding those nuances is pretty important for a remote role.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 14,2021 at 3:48AM UTC
What do you hope to accomplish by flying out there?
I would not recommend that but I'm curious.