No doubt, you probably still remember this individual not for taking your money, but for doing you a favor. The on-site interviewing process is also a kind of sale you are both the product and the salesperson. Your job is to sell an interviewer on your abilities, transferable skills, and personality. However, if you're unprepared to discuss and highlight your unique features and benefits, you're not likely to motivate an interviewer to 'buy. Let's hit some detailed steps to the on-site interviewing process to give you the competitive edge with your sell.
Some companies cover the travel expense associated with on-site visits.
This generally includes, air, train or cab fare, plus hotel, meal and mileage expense. However, before you incur them, you are advised to verify what expenses are paid for, if at all. If applicable, be sure to discuss reimbursement procedures as well. When a company is within driving distance, you will be responsible for securing ground transportation to and from the site. If not, when a company covers the expense, it normally has agents that arrange both travel and stay for you.