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The Company Visit

The Company Visit. OFTEN CALLED THE:. Plant Visit Second Interview Site Visit Office Visit. Company Visit Overview. A major part of the hiring process A full day of interviewing and related activity Expect an offer after the company visit. THE PURPOSE.

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The Company Visit

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  1. The Company Visit

  2. OFTEN CALLED THE: • Plant Visit • Second Interview • Site Visit • Office Visit

  3. Company Visit Overview • A major part of the hiring process • A full day of interviewing and related activity • Expect an offer after the company visit

  4. THE PURPOSE • Allows for in-depth assessment of candidate by company officials before job offer • Candidate gets to see company and some of its people first hand before offer

  5. What You Need to Know • Interview will be broader in focus and cover many more in-depth questions • Interview will be longer and will probably meet a number of people • Preparation is key • Determine how this company and position fits with your short-term plans

  6. Arrangements • Know name and phone number of trip coordinator • Get answers to all questions from trip coordinator--be sure to get directions • Know where you are to be and when & who to ask for upon arrival • Have map, airline tickets, reservations • Know reimbursement procedures

  7. Interview Preparation • Brush up on company research • Refresh memory of who you met during 1st interview; review job description • Practice your interviewing skills • Develop insightful questions designed to show interest in the company & job • Take resumes, transcript & references • Take documentation pertaining to visit

  8. Arrival & Evening Before • Try to arrive in the city the night before the company visit • Hotel check-in (ask for messages or information for you) • Company may arrange for an employee to meet you for dinner • Companion for dinner might be line manager, key contact, new hire or a former student of Texas A&M

  9. The Site Interview • Dress in business attire unless told otherwise • Everyone you meet will be interviewing you • No smoking or alcohol • Be aware of your table manners • Avoid controversial topics • May be asked same questions by everyone interviewing you

  10. Things to Look For • Look at human element and work environment • Are people happy, tense, overworked? • Enthusiasm about company and job • Comfort of work environment. Is it a good place for work?

  11. Salary • Sidestep questions about salary or give a broad range • Avoid giving an exact figure • Don’t mention salary until the company brings it up

  12. Before Departure • Be sure all your questions have been answered • Understand your responsibility regarding follow up

  13. Community • Request information from local chamber of commerce on the area • Get an apartment or home guide from the chamber or a local realtor • Ask about housing, entertainment, cost of living and other personal concerns during the visit

  14. Trip Expenses • Most are prepaid by the company • May choose to put on your credit card and be reimbursed by company • Always collect receipts for expenses • Use common sense and good judgement regarding expenses

  15. After the Visit • Write a thank-you letter within two days • Send letter to your key contact person • Ask for date to expect to hear about employment decision • Call the company, if the decision date passes with no response

  16. An Offer During Visit • Sleep on it before saying yes, never accept on the spot • Always ask for time to consider it

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