For on-campus candidates, make the schedule as clear as possible, and invite candidates to contact you if they have questions about the people they will talk to and what will be expected of them on the interview. It is important that the host institutions clearly outline matters related to travel reimbursement. Information related to plane fares, hotel arrangements, food, parking at the candidate's home airport, cost of taxis, etc., should be made as clear as possible. Candidates going through their first search may not be aware that they should be saving receipts. Having information such as the anticipated size of the audience and the types of technologies available will provide a better experience for both the candidate and those attending.
Food is always part of the campus interview.
Search committees should select places where a variety of foods are available. Avoid putting the candidate in the uncomfortable position of having to disclose his or her diet relative to their medical, religious, or personal needs. Throughout the visit, especially near the time of departure, interviewers should be sensitive to the candidate's needs relative to luggage, slides, etc. Prepare a schedule that allows the candidates adequate time to get their materials together at the end of the visit. If a final decision has not been made or the process extended for any reason, the candidates should be kept apprised of the situation.