Transport to interview...
Just droping in to leave some food for thought... after all the companies I have worked for transport/accomodation to the selection and interview was always reimbursed and or provided. I have been hired at every selection I have attended and I have been paid for the transport/accomodation, time and meals for the time I was investing in getting the job, training for the position, and operating the equipment... I would expect nothing more or less.
A company that is worth its weight should provide such things.
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