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On-Site Company Visit

Sometimes known as:

“The Second Interview”

“The Plant Trip”

Purpose of Company Visits

Company has more time for

in-depth assessment of you.

You can decide if this is the right

organization and location for you.

Preparing For Your Visit

Review initial interview notes

Review more interview questions

Thorough review of employer’s web site

Industry/business association publications

Alumni or contacts within company

Resources For Company Information

LinkedIn

HuskyLink

Wikipedia

Manta.com

Hoover's Online

Additional Resources

Fortune 500 biggest U.S. Companies

Business Week 100 best small U.S. companies

Inc. list of 500 fastest-growing U.S. companies

Forbes list of best small companies in America

Career Services

Faculty & Staff, Family & Friends

Understand Travel Arrangements

Email is preferred for communication

A detailed itinerary

Who makes travel / hotel arrangements?

Is the company financing your travel?Pre-paid or reimbursed?Keep all receipts!

Married? Will your spouse accompany you?

Details About The Trip

Important details

Directions to the company

Dates/times and places you are to meet

Recommended way to get from airport to hotel

or company (shuttle, limo, cab)

Expected dress code

Required materials you should bring

What To Take

ID, passport, credit cards, some cash

Resumes, transcripts, references, portfolio

Appropriate clothing and shoes

Professional binder with note pad and pens

Briefcase/shoulderbag vs. backpack

Arrival and Hotel Details

Can use hotel alarm clock & wake up call

Set your cell phone alarm

Avoid room charges

Local calls, room service . . . Movies??? Do not bill long distance calls to your room

Be Professional, Everywhere

You are being evaluated during

EVERY part of your trip.

Everyone from receptionists, staff assistants

to janitors may communicate with your

prospective employer if they were

negatively or positively impressed.

The Interview Day

May need to check out of the hotel that morning

Don’t trash the hotel room

Know how you will get to the facility

The day is usually filled with interviews

Two types of plant trips:

Individual Group visits

Individual Interviews

Average 3-5 interviews with various people

Potential supervisorsDepartment managersVP or plant managers

Share what you know about company and yourself

Ask appropriate questions

Avoid questions about pay, benefits

Individual Interviews

May be asked the same question many times

Remain upbeat and energeticDon’t worry about repeating your answers

Dining with the company

You are always being evaluated

Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner: Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 at the MUB

Group Interviews

Could be as many as 20 – 40 candidates

Common in consulting industry

Useful to employers to “efficiently” reduce

the pool of candidates

Teams are selected to complete an exercise,

solve a problem

Group Interviews

May have one-on-one interview time

Company will observe your behavior in a group:

Who asks questions Who communicates easily with others Who dominates conversations Who hides in the corners Who can lead effectively

Testing

Technical Skills

Psychological Profile

Aptitude

Drug Testing (hair, urine)

Criminal Background Check

After The Trip

Take good notes for self

Write a thank you note to your main contact

Send brief notes to others who had significant

meetings with you

Patience

Find out when company plans to make decision

No news yet? Contact company after the

“decision date” to inquire about your status

as a candidate

Congratulations, You Got The Offer!!

You do not have to take the first offer

You may get a week or more to make decision

How to delay a decision

Ask for more timeContact Career Services for guidance

Consider all your options

But, once you accept, avoid reneging

Salary and Cost of Living Resources

Salary.com

Homefair.comCalculates cost of living comparisons between cities

Quintcareers.comLots of information about salary negotiation tips

Salary and Cost of Living Resources

Michigan Tech Career Services' Salary InformationSalary Survey with recent grad data

Remember to fill out a job offer form on Career Services' web site: www.career.mtu.edu

Overview of Benefits

Much to Consider:

Can add as much as 30% to the value of your base pay

Health InsuranceChoice of Plans (HMO or PPO)What will be your contribution

Monthly PremiumsCo-paymentsDeductiblesOut of Pocket LimitsLifetime Maximums

Overview of Benefits

Much to Consider:

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement (401K)Your contribution and company’s matching contribution

Life Insurance

Overview of Benefits

Much to Consider:

Relocation Expenses

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Days/Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Other Miscellaneous “Perks”

Visit with Career Services staff for guidance

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