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However I have a good job now and don't want to just pick up and leave without employment (that at least pays the bills).
If you secured a job from long distance please share any hints you have on how to do so. I am currently in University Administration (mid level)- and have about 14 years experience.
Some things I've heard are:
* HR will screen out non local's - not sure if this is only entry level or if my mid to higher level positions would be the same
* Companies want a local address or indication you are moving or will be there
* Better to just bite the bullet - move - and then look for the jobs (???)
And I'd please request that the solution not be stay where you are and be happy. As part of my divorce my ex and I split custody and I want to move to be closer to my son as does my daughter (who I have custody of). They are on the East Coast. I will be patient and am using the time to pay off debt and get rid of things we don't need. I would like to have a job by September 2011 but I know it's very hard right now. So I'm planning on trying to find something by September 2012.
-get a google voice telephone number with the area codes of either
202, 703, 410, 301
-List your address as a apartment complex or foreclosed home...say your renting..do not say your living there..if your worried about documents needing to be mailed to you have it sent to your kids or get a p.o. box that's local.
Yep, what the last poster said. In fact if you are on great terms with anyone in the potential city you're trying to move to, ask to use their address. The phone number idea is great as well. In fact depending on the carrier, you can just have your number changed with an area code of that city, provided they have service in the area.
Oh and did I mention don't worry be happy?? Just kidding. If you need to move, do it. it does take a years worth of planning and when you move, have at least 3 to 6 months of savings. I only had 3 but I was coming for a job, if you come without a job, have 6 months to a year.
Visit the area as much as you can before you move. Get all info that is necessary. (I found this site to be particularly helpful) Just do an online search of the particular neighborhood you are looking to move into.
Also, dont just send resumes to job postings. Send them to companies who aren't openly advertising, you never know what you'll find. Also, think outside your field. Your qualifications may transfer into other areas.
Downsize you life as much as possible. Basic needs only, for the first few months of moving to a new place.
Just do you homework as much as you can before you take the big step. Oh yeah and be happy. Oops, there I go again. Sorry.
OK I got a google voice number. That was easy! Thanks!
My ex and son are in Atlanta...so that's no more local. I don't have someone local in DC but have a distant cousin in Baltimore..I'll try to contact her.
The only thing I worry about is what about a background check? At my level that seems to be required...it feels unethical to list an address that is not mine. However - I'll take a look at it.
I'm certainly trying to save up to 6 months of living costs..however that is a mighty hard thing to do considering I live in a very expensive area and DC area ain't exactly cheap either! Fortunately I have a small inheritance that will function as my emergency fund but it is earmarked as my daughter's college fund so it would have to be a can't pay rent/can't eat situation before I'd dig into that.
You can also tell them that your relocating to the area and moving at your own expense...you looking for work now...if they ask how soon you plan 2 be in the area say 2 weeks and that you can fly in for interviews now at your own expense.
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Originally Posted by JosephineBeth
OK I got a google voice number. That was easy! Thanks!
My ex and son are in Atlanta...so that's no more local. I don't have someone local in DC but have a distant cousin in Baltimore..I'll try to contact her.
The only thing I worry about is what about a background check? At my level that seems to be required...it feels unethical to list an address that is not mine. However - I'll take a look at it.
I'm certainly trying to save up to 6 months of living costs..however that is a mighty hard thing to do considering I live in a very expensive area and DC area ain't exactly cheap either! Fortunately I have a small inheritance that will function as my emergency fund but it is earmarked as my daughter's college fund so it would have to be a can't pay rent/can't eat situation before I'd dig into that.
It depends on the job you're trying to get.
Last week we finished a hiring round (government/IT security). About 1/2 the people selected were from out of the area. In fact, some tend to view no experience outside the DC area as a detriment.
If the job requires a background check, then DO NOT FALSIFY your address. Your residential history is one of first things checked; they'll also compare it against your employment history (from your IRS tax history) and credit history. Any major discrepancy will quickly result in a denied clearance.
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