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I've wanted to work and live in Chicago ever since high school and now that I've graduated, I finally can make the leap, I just need to find a job. I've been applying to a lot of jobs via job sites as well as looking directly at publications' websites. So far I haven't had an interview yet and some companies have replied that I have impressive clips, but they prefer not hiring from out of state. I will admit that I haven't applied to nearly as many jobs as I should, which is one thing I will need to improve and might account for not receiving any interviews.
I know someone in Chicago who wants me to live with her in October. The rent is really affordable and I'd be able to live there by using my freelance pay until I find a salaried position. I'm wondering if this is the move I should make. I'd have a Chicago address so it might make a difference with the job search.
I've wanted to work and live in Chicago ever since high school and now that I've graduated, I finally can make the leap, I just need to find a job. I've been applying to a lot of jobs via job sites as well as looking directly at publications' websites. So far I haven't had an interview yet and some companies have replied that I have impressive clips, but they prefer not hiring from out of state. I will admit that I haven't applied to nearly as many jobs as I should, which is one thing I will need to improve and might account for not receiving any interviews.
I know someone in Chicago who wants me to live with her in October. The rent is really affordable and I'd be able to live there by using my freelance pay until I find a salaried position. I'm wondering if this is the move I should make. I'd have a Chicago address so it might make a difference with the job search.
Any thoughts/advice appreciated. =)
With Google Phone you can have a phone number originating from any area code. With mailboxes dot com, or one of the mail forwarding services, you can have a local address anywhere. No need for out of town addy and phone number to be an issue anymore.
I'm sure there's a way to forward the Google phone to your cell phone or something. Technology is really helping the unemployed here, who are definitely facing prejudicial treatment if they are from "away".
Sorry I can't give more details: I personally am a technophobe in reality. I have yet to figure out the doodads on my cell phone. However, my tech savvy friends assure me that you can be "local" from anywhere, these days.
Best of luck to you! Congrats on having skills that are transportable, and that you can use to provide a margin of safety by freelancing, as you are doing!
With Google Phone you can have a phone number originating from any area code. With mailboxes dot com, or one of the mail forwarding services, you can have a local address anywhere. No need for out of town addy and phone number to be an issue anymore.
I'm sure there's a way to forward the Google phone to your cell phone or something. Technology is really helping the unemployed here, who are definitely facing prejudicial treatment if they are from "away".
Sorry I can't give more details: I personally am a technophobe in reality. I have yet to figure out the doodads on my cell phone. However, my tech savvy friends assure me that you can be "local" from anywhere, these days.
Best of luck to you! Congrats on having skills that are transportable, and that you can use to provide a margin of safety by freelancing, as you are doing!
Good luck to you.
The problem with faking being near is when I'm called for interviews, I can't schedule them without a lot of notice since I will be traveling and need time to book a hotel and drive to the city. But thanks for the tips and the luck =)
I will admit that I haven't applied to nearly as many jobs as I should, which is one thing I will need to improve and might account for not receiving any interviews.)
No your preceding sentence was key. Most employers don't consider an applicant from out of state unless the position is very specialized and the pool of prospects is very small. Make the move if you can handle it financially.
This is the tough catch 22 with looking for work out of State. Most out of state jobs won't consider you, even if you can drive to the location in a few hours, but most people also can't up and move to another place with no job lined up.
I personally would never move to an expensive place with the hope of landing a job right now. It is taking people many many months, sometimes over a year just to find anything. It would be a risk, but if you do have the savings available, you are young and can always make that money back later in life. If this is a risk that you feel is worth taking, than this is the time to do it. Just be aware, the economy won't be on your side.
I'm afraid that is just not enough. I blew through nearly 2K in my first month here. Even though 1K was for my car insurance for the year, the expenses can surprise you, even if you budget like crazy.
The economy isn't really on my side in Michigan either. If I end up moving and work my ass off while there to find a job, that could definitely help a lot more than just applying from Michigan.
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