Employment Advise Needed for New Dallas, Texas (Plano, Irving: extended stay, apartment) - (TX) - City-Data Forum

mrstewartk · 01-13-2010, 12:27 PM

I've decided to relocate to Texas after about a year of researching. However I'm not sure how to go about getting a job in Texas considering I live in Florida right now.

I've been employed doing general office work. I have a 4yrs of Mortgage experience as Collector, Processing and Funding. Previous to that I have 6yrs as Administrative Assistant. Prior to that I've worked in a call center as Customer Service Representative and Data Entry Clerk for 5yrs.

I know it's better to have a job lined up when I get there. But that's the confusing part for me. Who will be willing to call me in for a job with a Florida address and phone number? Or are my chances great enough to take the risk and just relocate without the job lined up?

Please advise!

WillysB · 01-13-2010, 01:53 PM

Visit Skype or similar VoIP offering and get a Dallas phone number. With Skype, you use your computer and a headset as your telephone. Or a low end pay as you go cell phone. Don't give your street address but use your email for contact. If necessary, look up a post office box company in Dallas and get a postal box (not the post office).

Collections and call centers should have opportunities for you. Sometimes just taking the plunge and making the move can be a good idea. The cost of living should be close to the same as where you are. How long can you survive without a job?

FarNorthDallas · 01-13-2010, 02:13 PM

If you come here without a job, do you have some savings to live off of for a bit? Money for an apartment? A friend to live with temporarily?

txtoal · 01-13-2010, 02:20 PM

IMO, your chances of getting a job are better if you live here first.

mrstewartk · 01-13-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FarNorthDallas

If you come here without a job, do you have some savings to live off of for a bit? Money for an apartment? A friend to live with temporarily?

I do have money saved. I plan to stay in an extended stay or similar. I can afford to go atleast 3-4mths with worry. But after that I would really be pushing.

mrstewartk · 01-13-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WillysB

Visit Skype or similar VoIP offering and get a Dallas phone number. With Skype, you use your computer and a headset as your telephone. Or a low end pay as you go cell phone. Don't give your street address but use your email for contact. If necessary, look up a post office box company in Dallas and get a postal box (not the post office).

Collections and call centers should have opportunities for you. Sometimes just taking the plunge and making the move can be a good idea. The cost of living should be close to the same as where you are. How long can you survive without a job?

Thanks that sounds like great advice!

Chelito23 · 01-13-2010, 07:02 PM

I moved here from Miami back in October. I did NOT have a job when I moved here, just money saved up and I even arrived sight unseen with no apartment. Within a month I was already working.

What I learned it that you will most likely get hired here through employment agencies. Almost all jobs these days over here are contracted out through emplyment agencies...so you have options. Most people go to a company, find out who they "hire" through, and then go to that agency. It's kind of strange but that's how it is.

You can just put your Florida cell on the resume and it's no big deal because so many people here are from other places and keep their cell number...no one will think twice. Regarding the adress for applications or resumes, just make one up. Go on google and put down a random address for a McDonald's or whatever. It doesn't matter because no one will contact you via snail mail or visit your "home." What matters is that you have a working cell and email.

As soon as you apply online, agencies will call you to come in for testing...so don't apply for jobs too long before you are here.

If you show up without a job, it shouldn't be a problem. Just hit the agencies...but keep in mind most will require you to fill out online applications first...so if you can get a headstart, do that form Florida now.

You will find work in any of te fields you have worked in. Many jobs are in Irving and Plano, so keep that in mind also. Living in North Dallas would be a convenient area to look for housing in initially because it would put you in the middle of where the jobs are.

Grainraiser · 01-13-2010, 08:58 PM

Since you have mortgage collector experience do a search for "Loss Mitigation jobs". Plenty of major mortgage companies and temp agencies are hiring for these positions. Most can't keep up with the demand. If it were me I would move to the area and find the cheapest apartment I could find. I would try hard for a 6 month lease so when I get settled I could get out quick.

mrstewartk · 01-16-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chelito23

I moved here from Miami back in October. I did NOT have a job when I moved here, just money saved up and I even arrived sight unseen with no apartment. Within a month I was already working.

What I learned it that you will most likely get hired here through employment agencies. Almost all jobs these days over here are contracted out through emplyment agencies...so you have options. Most people go to a company, find out who they "hire" through, and then go to that agency. It's kind of strange but that's how it is.

You can just put your Florida cell on the resume and it's no big deal because so many people here are from other places and keep their cell number...no one will think twice. Regarding the adress for applications or resumes, just make one up. Go on google and put down a random address for a McDonald's or whatever. It doesn't matter because no one will contact you via snail mail or visit your "home." What matters is that you have a working cell and email.

As soon as you apply online, agencies will call you to come in for testing...so don't apply for jobs too long before you are here.

If you show up without a job, it shouldn't be a problem. Just hit the agencies...but keep in mind most will require you to fill out online applications first...so if you can get a headstart, do that form Florida now.

You will find work in any of te fields you have worked in. Many jobs are in Irving and Plano, so keep that in mind also. Living in North Dallas would be a convenient area to look for housing in initially because it would put you in the middle of where the jobs are.

Thank you soooo much for your response. You gave me the insight I was loking for. An I'm more comfortable making the move no considering it's coming from someone who has don the same. And even more so because you're from Florida too, lol! I notic you said you arrive with no apt. Did you find one whn you arived or didi you stay in a hotel or did you already have relatives/friends to stay with?

mrstewartk · 01-16-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Grainraiser

Since you have mortgage collector experience do a search for "Loss Mitigation jobs". Plenty of major mortgage companies and temp agencies are hiring for these positions. Most can't keep up with the demand. If it were me I would move to the area and find the cheapest apartment I could find. I would try hard for a 6 month lease so when I get settled I could get out quick.

That's even better. That's the departmnt I want to get into. Over here Loss Mitt departments have very few people. Like 4-10. So they don't have many openings and you most likely have to know someone to get in. AS for the apt. I think I may live in a hotel for a while before I do that. That way I can move around. But I'm not sure of the decent extended stay type hotels and somewhat confused about the areas of town.