The Personnel Office should be contacted to obtain approval for reimbursement of applicant interview expenses for classified service positions. If approval is obtained, Sections III through VII, outlined below, apply. That it is in the best interest of the University and is a necessary part of the effective recruitment process. The prospective employee is one whose skills are in critically short supply and reimbursement is usually available from competing employers.
Labor market is very tight for the particular position.
Reimbursement will be an incentive for prospective candidates to interview for the position. Considerations should be given to partial reimbursement, but all candidates should be given the same reimbursement consideration. Other reasons unique to the department or school. The meal is an integral part of the interview process. When at all possible, an interview schedule should be attached to the TER for reimbursement, outlining the meal as part of the interview.