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Old 04-08-2017, 02:46 PM
 
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I currently still live in Chicago, but I'll be moving soon. I'm in the process of getting the license and certification for a healthcare job so I can work in the state of California. I specify in my cover letter that I'll be relocating, but of course, it would still feel like an inconvenience to employers to interview someone out of state. I've been trying to find long-term hostels to make it easier. It's a hard situation to need a job lined up so I can get an apartment, but also need to already be there to get the job. Catch 22. Is there something that can make this easier? Any advice?
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Old 04-08-2017, 11:35 PM
 
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It will be very difficult or almost impossible. My only suggestion is to look for jobs at the usual places monster.com, indeed.com, linked.com, etc.

I was able to find a job from out of state and moved to LA. I'm in software engineering with over 10 years experience. I had 3 interviews with 3 different companies over the 1 year period of searching for LA from out of state.
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Old 04-09-2017, 12:29 AM
 
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You're being too honest, in my opinion.

What I'd recommend doing is remove any trace of your address or your current city of employment from your resume - bring that up early in the interview process. They might pass over you at that point, but by holding off until they have already put some degree of investment into the process will at least give you some opportunity to blow them away and make them consider you, whereas by giving it away before they even speak to you makes it exceedingly easy for them to filter you in the initial purge of applications.


You'll find it easier if you also agree right off to forego a relo package if you think that might be a problem for you to wedge into the door. If you're really desperate, you can even offer to fly out for interviews on your own dime. It just depends on how in-demand you think you are.
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Old 04-09-2017, 08:12 AM
 
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LA is full. No vacancy. Sorry Bro.
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Old 04-09-2017, 09:37 AM
 
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LA unemployment rate has gone down but the population in California is so big, there are probably so many applicants at any job that already live in CA who are qualified.

Why hire a qualified person who already lives in the area than someone coming in from out of state?

If you really wanna live in LA then just move there and job hunt ASAP. Don't give up.
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Old 04-09-2017, 09:49 AM
 
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You're being too honest, in my opinion.

What I'd recommend doing is remove any trace of your address or your current city of employment from your resume - bring that up early in the interview process. They might pass over you at that point, but by holding off until they have already put some degree of investment into the process will at least give you some opportunity to blow them away and make them consider you, whereas by giving it away before they even speak to you makes it exceedingly easy for them to filter you in the initial purge of applications.


You'll find it easier if you also agree right off to forego a relo package if you think that might be a problem for you to wedge into the door. If you're really desperate, you can even offer to fly out for interviews on your own dime. It just depends on how in-demand you think you are.
I agree, not disclosing my address is the best move. It may seem deceptive but who cares.

I specify that I can fly myself out there. But, I'm really just going to scrap that and not even let them know where I live, lol. Thanks.
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Old 04-09-2017, 09:53 AM
 
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LA is full. No vacancy. Sorry Bro.
lol. Do you take bribes? You seem like a reasonable landlord.
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Old 04-09-2017, 09:58 AM
 
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LA unemployment rate has gone down but the population in California is so big, there are probably so many applicants at any job that already live in CA who are qualified.

Why hire a qualified person who already lives in the area than someone coming in from out of state?

If you really wanna live in LA then just move there and job hunt ASAP. Don't give up.
Yeah, exactly. I'll do that, I'm just going to have to try a million times harder to find a sublet or something.
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Old 04-09-2017, 02:16 PM
 
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Most hospitals are in chains. Can you do a transfer?
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Old 04-09-2017, 09:40 PM
 
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Vantablack, I'm in healthcare too and went through a similar process.
At first, I sent out resume and got replies for interviews which was great but when I explained I didn't live in the area, they would say "sorry but let us know when you are".

While I was waiting for my occupational license, I decided to leave my address as it was on my resume, it didn't seem anyone was noticing anyway. I sent it out but this time I set up those interviews for 1-2 weeks later and booked a rt ticket for 3 weeks (in case I would called back) and a room and came over, renting a car. It was risky but I was able to sell my skills in the interviews and was offered the jobs. I then made the decision for which one was the best fit but they were all willing to wait for me which at the time was another 2 months!

Maybe you can try doing that. Set up interviews within a week or two, come on down and mention it during the interview after they offer you the position. You could just say you are finishing a project in Chicago and will be available starting "X" date.
Good luck!
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