Would love to move to Denver but... (Craig: find a job, school)

[Buddybeth]

So I'm 25 and am looking for a change. I've been trying to do the grad school thing so I could get out of here (Atlanta), but that's turning out to be much harder than I imagined. I've always heard that Denver is a great place to live. As a young single gal, I'd really like to move there. However, I don't even know a soul. On top of that, I'd really like to find a job before I go. I know that everyone says that you have to have a local address to even have a chance at getting a job when you're out of state.

This is probably a long shot, but does anyone on this board know of anyone that is hiring? I have a BA in Journalism from UGA, and I've been working in cable for 2.5 years. I'm really looking to get into the education field once I can go to grad school, but I would take any kind of office job just to get me to Denver. Any help?

[Charles]

Why do you want to leave Atlanta and why do you think what you are leaving in Atlanta won't be in Denver? Other than weather, what differences are there?

[tfox]

Denver is extremely popular city for people in your situation to move to, so it will be a challenge. The reason why you usually suggest to use a local address is that employers are usually going to do a search on the job boards setting state=colorado. It's not that they wouldn't consider you if you were currently out of state, it's just that they have no idea if you'd seriously consider a job here and how soon you could really get out here if they offered you one.

I'd put your resume up on monster, careerbuilder, etc, use a local address and phone number, but explain in your cover letter that you plan to relocate at your own expense. Fire off that resume to all the open jobs you can on the job boards, and don't forget about Craigslist. If you're diligent enough, I think you'll get some calls, and then you just try to convince them that you're ready to come out to Colorado on quick notice for interview or job.

[JCFree]

I have lived in Atlanta for 22 years, just graduated UGA and moving to Denver in 3 weeks. I don't know anyone out there as well, however I do have a job. I think you should jump on any opportunity you get to get out there. Plus I need more Dawg fans to come out there with me!

[Buddybeth]

Originally Posted by Charles

Why do you want to leave Atlanta and why do you think what you are leaving in Atlanta won't be in Denver? Other than weather, what differences are there?

Because I've been in Atlanta my whole life and want a change. The traffic here is awful (second only to LA), and there is no beautiful natural scenery here like there is in Colorado.

[mikalabrynn]

I'm 23/F and doing the exact same thing...I'm from Orange County. I posted my resume and put my location as Denver and also changed the address on my resume and in big letters just typed "relocating to denver". I actually got a lot of hits, but I wasn't ready to really look yet. I'm trying to get a job right now through a friend who just moved there..if that doesn't work I'll resort back to the different job sites. In time we will find something to get us out there...especially if we're not too picky. Where do you want to live in Denver?

[FoRuMRideR420]

im 22 and moved here with no job,not knowing anyone and im doing fine....sorry Beth dont know anyone who is hiring just check out some job websites

[ocean2026]

The other posters can tell you that and I remember it from when I visited.

The two cities in the US with the best driving conditions are Corpus Christi and Buffalo (different reasons though).

Where I live traffic is when I hear a car stop and yell out their window "Alex please move over just a little!" ( my doggie liked to nap in the middle of the street ). Its an ocean town and one other demographic -because of the fishing and boating we have way more men than women.

What I want to do is live here 9 months of the year and then Colorado summers.

By the way I just got elected to the school board and we want teachers from all over the country- something about Texans teaching Texans- doesn't sound so great.

[tolife]

My advice to you would be that there is a lot of part-time work. Save up some money in Atlanta for a few months. Then come out here and get into a room share situation. Get some part-time jobs (look in education or for the government, consider libraries or other public services positions). You may have to carry part-time for a while, but you'll be okay if you room share and strive to use public or bike transit. Network, Network, Network and then you'll land that perfect full-time postion. After you have made it, you will say to yourself "now what?"

Good luck!

[Buddybeth]

Originally Posted by ocean2026

Beth the traffic in Denver isn't so good either.

The other posters can tell you that and I remember it from when I visited.

The two cities in the US with the best driving conditions are Corpus Christi and Buffalo (different reasons though).

I can guarantee you that it's not as bad as Atlanta. Check this out:
Forbes: Atlanta traffic the worst in America - Atlanta Business Chronicle:

According to Forbes, Denver doesn't even make the top 10.

I'm used to sitting in traffic for a minimum of three hours each day. Is that common in Denver?