[semiquaver]

Just to counter your anecdote with another of equal value, the only time I’ve ever traveled for an interview was for my first software dev job when I had zero experience. Flight and hotel was paid for by the company. I’ve never heard of anyone other than an employer paying for interview travel expenses.

[BehindBlueEyes]

Same, I was always either able to interview fully remotely or had my trip and hotel paid for even for junior roles.