How to get a job? (relocation, jobs, stations, school)

[rivermeetsanend]

I am planning on moving to NJ from FL with my boyfriend by May or June 2011. I will be graduating college in May with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. I've been reading the forums here and a lot of people stress the importance of having a job secured before moving. But, I am completely confused how to go about getting a job in a different state before moving there. How do you do it? Wouldn't employers prefer locals to relocators? I don't have a narrow idea of what I would like to do just yet. I am open minded. If anyone has any advice, it would be extremely helpful. Thanks.

[jambo101]

Most employers take online cv's so just start emailing your CV to prospective employers (Radio/TV stations School boards,cruise lines,Disney etc)and keep an eye on online job sites such as =
Google

Are there no jobs in the area you are now in?
does the college you are attending have resources to help its students in their job search?

[Cleverbeetle98]

Apply, apply, apply!! You can do job searches online, or go old school and just send resume/cover letters by mail to employers that you want to work for (even if they don't have any jobs posted).

As far as being from out of state, make a point to write in your cover letter that you plan on moving after you finish school. Just don't expect the employer to pay any relocation cost. If you are a good enough candidate, employers will hire the best applicant. Your biggest problem will be competing with all the unemployed out there who may have more experience.

You have some time, but start now and make sure your resume/cover letter are excellent. Make it clear that you won't be available until May but that you already plan on moving. Be prepared to request initial phone interviews, possibly travel on your spring break to interview, ect. You have to put the effort in.

Good luck!

[Ankhharu]

Well, apply online, but speaking from experience, I was never able to secure a job prior to arriving to my intended destination. And more than likely you won't either unless you work in a field that has a shortage of workers. What you need to do is buckle down and save save save. The vast majority of employers are not going to hire someone out of state when there are a plethora of applicants locally. It's less hassle, they can start immediately, they can interview them the very next day, etc. Even if your qualifications surpass those that are applying locally, they have no sure fire way of knowing you'll ever show up. I spent a year trying to secure a job prior to my move to Chicago. Several months prior to my move back to Dallas, and over a year when trying to move to California. I started getting phone interviews once I removed my address from my resume, but only to be hung up on, or told "look us up when you move here" once they found out that I was not actually living there yet. I'm not saying don't try, because you should, I'm saying you should prepare as if you will not be able to secure a job before moving. I know several people that went through the same thing I went through and simply had to save up, move, then arrived and nailed down a job once they got there.

[shygirl39]

I want to move to Charlotte NC in Nov or Dec. 2011.....I was hoping where ever I am working now I can transfer to that city. To me, I think that's the best way to go.....