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Old 09-02-2009, 11:29 AM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Hi,

I’m trying to get a job out there in Chicago; I’m even setting an arbitrary date in my cover letter to give a little bit more legitimacy to my relocation. But facts are I need a job before I can move. I've realized the jobs that cater towards my skill set are in a very competitive field (advertising). Without a local address I’m not even being looked at. So I figured I would just get an office job doing whatever to establish my residence then apply to jobs I really want. Does anyone know of any job placement agencies that help future transplants like me? Has anyone used one in there move to Chicago. Thanks in advance!
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Old 09-02-2009, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Logan Square
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When we moved up we just used a random residential address and at the interviews told the hiring managers we were staying with family until a job was secured. An out of state address will just get your application thrown out, I know, we spent a year doing it that way. After phonying up an address my partner got a good job within a month.
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