Originally Posted by
factory81
What questions would you be asking an employer that wanted you available to travel as much as 25% for the first year? The job is for a database developer, and I honestly can't see a HUGE reason to travel if I can remote in or teleconference.
I think it could be fun, but at the same time, I am looking at their locations and thinking....going "there" does not look fun. Do they even have a Holiday Inn or a Westin?
Anyways, I want to hear your thoughts, since many of you have jobs that require a fair amount of travel. The interview process is a "one and done" kind of interview, which does intimidate me. And I think some of you could even spend an hour talking just about travel during the interview process.
Anyways. I am off to continue prepping for this.
At the interview itself you should ask questions related to the purpose and need for travel - while avoiding soundling like you're hoping to avoid it. So, a good question might be something like "Can you tell me more about the purposes of the travel?" and a bad question sould be "Why do I need to travel so much." Let the employer explain.
Avoid questions about levels of support, hotels, etc., at the interview itself. If the job is offered you can then ask for several things, one of which might be a copy of the travel policies.
I'm interested in your intimidation at the one-on-one interview. I've never had anything else except possibly a phone call at a preliminary stage.