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My boyfriend and I are currently looking into the North Carolina areas. I would like to know which is the best way to relocate. My boyfriend would like me to have a job first before moving, but I am thinking of picking a date and just move out there. I have a bachelors degree in business with a concentration in marketing and an MBA with a concentration in e-business. I think that I will be able to find a job quicker by moving there first as opposed to finding a job on monster and then wait to relocate. If anyone has advice on this topic, please feel free to post. I am looking into Raliegh/Durham area. I have a brother that lives out in Raliegh. I have visited the area once in July 2001. I am not sure if the area has increased in development or not. I loved the area and it is pretty nice state to visit and live.
I have read, that people tend to feel like moving here and then finding a job works better than trying to find one through monster. The other option that tends to work is seeking out companies where you may want to work and contracting them directly, which seems to work better than monster. I think you need to have a plan before you move, have some things in the works with companies (or at least know some that are possibilities), network as much as possible (does your brother have any connections?), then be prepared to not find anything for a couple of months. If you plan for a couple, then waiting for just one might not seem so bad. Honestly, it is a full time job trying to find a job!
Thanks Leigh for the advice. I will search out companies to look for a job. One of my ex coworkers father is the VP of Kelly services and hopefully this connection will help as well. It is definitely hard to find a job. I currently live in Michigan and the unemployement rate is high. Thank you again for your advice.
Here is a link to the companies in rtp. It is sometimes easier to find a job going directly to the companies instead of monster.com Also, I know that places that do contracts through agencies like Kelly let's say may only have those jobs as contract postions that will never go perm. Glaxo is a good example, they specifically hire contractors for certain things (hundreds of them) and they have a policy that contractors can only work for 18 months, then they must take a 6 month break from employment. For some people that is great, for others they must realize they will never get full time employment if they start out in a contract position.
Anyhow, the link:
http://www.rtp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=owners_and_tena nts_companies.html (broken link)
You mentioned that you have a brother living in Raleigh. So, the best advice that I can give to you is to use his address on your resume and cover letters when applying for jobs. Your resume is more likely to get a second glance if “you’re in town” instead of hundreds of miles away. Additionally, you may want to use his phone number. Having a Raleigh address and a 919 area code that happens to be a relative, friend, or acquaintance will indicate that you are serious and ready to work.
A second option would be to mention in your cover letter that you are planning to relocate to Raleigh and will be available to interview at the employer’s convenience.
You have the right frame of mind, in that you are more likely to find a job when you reside in the given area, but I say give my advice some thought. In doing so, though, you need to be ready, willing, and able to jump on a plane or into a car, to meet employer’s for an interview. To help you in your home search, I’ve provided some links that my realtor sent to me when I was relocating. I hope this has helped.
- Raleigh’s Local Newspaper (The News and Observer)
http://www.newsobserver.com/careerbuilder/index.html (broken link)
- America’s Job Bank
http://www.jobsearch.org/seeker/jobsearch/quick (broken link)
- Work Triangle http://www.worktriangle.com/
- Triangle Business Journal http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/jobs/
- Research Triangle Park (RTP) Job Opportunities
http://www.rtp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=job_opportuniti es.html (broken link)
- Monster.com and RTP: http://location.monster.com/us/north%2Dcarolina/raleighdurhamrtp/ (broken link)
Thank you Leigh for the link. I will definitely go on line to look for a position. You are definitely right about getting a contract job is only temporary, but it was the first thing that came to mind that I might have a shot into getting a position. Now that I have this link as another resource it will help in finding a permanent position. I have worked as a contract worker and it is the pits. It really puts fear in the back of your mind that the employer can let you go without reservations because you are contract. In Michigan jobs are scarce and finding a job is becoming rare. Thank you again for the advice.
Thank you for all the links and the advice as well. I thought about using my brothers address as well, but you are correct I have to be ready to leave in a second. It is encouraging to know that the state is thriving and doing well so hopefully there are better opportunities for a job in Raleigh then it is in Michigan. Thank you again for your advice and your reply. It is much appreicated.
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You mentioned that you have a brother living in Raleigh. So, the best advice that I can give to you is to use his address on your resume and cover letters when applying for jobs. Your resume is more likely to get a second glance if “you’re in town” instead of hundreds of miles away. Additionally, you may want to use his phone number. Having a Raleigh address and a 919 area code that happens to be a relative, friend, or acquaintance will indicate that you are serious and ready to work.
A second option would be to mention in your cover letter that you are planning to relocate to Raleigh and will be available to interview at the employer’s convenience.
You have the right frame of mind, in that you are more likely to find a job when you reside in the given area, but I say give my advice some thought. In doing so, though, you need to be ready, willing, and able to jump on a plane or into a car, to meet employer’s for an interview. To help you in your home search, I’ve provided some links that my realtor sent to me when I was relocating. I hope this has helped.
- Raleigh’s Local Newspaper (The News and Observer)
http://www.newsobserver.com/careerbuilder/index.html (broken link)
- America’s Job Bank
http://www.jobsearch.org/seeker/jobsearch/quick (broken link)
- Work Triangle http://www.worktriangle.com/
- Triangle Business Journal http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/jobs/
- Research Triangle Park (RTP) Job Opportunities
http://www.rtp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=job_opportuniti es.html (broken link)
- Monster.com and RTP: http://location.monster.com/us/north%2Dcarolina/raleighdurhamrtp/ (broken link)
My husband and I are relocating to North Carolina in June 2007. Currently looking into the Goldboro area and considering long term residence around Pikeville. We have a 16 yr old son that will be attending High School. Any advice on what areas to avoid, and which ones to consider? Many thanks .
My husband and I are relocating to North Carolina in June 2007. Currently looking into the Goldboro area and considering long term residence around Pikeville. We have a 16 yr old son that will be attending High School. Any advice on what areas to avoid, and which ones to consider? Many thanks .
C.B. Aycock HS is in Pikeville. I'd take that over Goldsboro HS. I used to play baseball against C.B.A. in high school. There were some pretty good fellows on the team. Of course this was 15 years ago so things may have changed.
I've been researching Cary for over a year and been sent the housing market every day from a realtor. I just was let go from my company here in north Jersey after 5 years.
Any advice on selling my house and moving to Cary asap. My two sons are applying to UNC at Greensboro this fall and my youngest will be a freshman in highschool next year and needs a top athletic and educational school.
Can I live off unemployment for awhile if my house is paid off for awhile till I find a good job? Any help is appreciated.
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