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The city I live in, while a great place to live, doesn't have great employment opportunities for my industry.
I'm looking at upping and moving to a larger city (in a different country, though for this context this could be the same as moving across states in the US), with more jobs.
Given that I'm at the start of my career, I don't have the skill set that would have employers paying for flights to be interviewed.
Is there any practical way to get interviews for this situation?
It seems that my two best options are:
Plan a week's holiday, send out CVs and request to be interviewed during that week.
Leave my job, move city, and then find work in the new city.
job-search relocation
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The city I live in, while a great place to live, doesn't have great employment opportunities for my industry.
I'm looking at upping and moving to a larger city (in a different country, though for this context this could be the same as moving across states in the US), with more jobs.
Given that I'm at the start of my career, I don't have the skill set that would have employers paying for flights to be interviewed.
Is there any practical way to get interviews for this situation?
It seems that my two best options are:
Plan a week's holiday, send out CVs and request to be interviewed during that week.
Leave my job, move city, and then find work in the new city.
job-search relocation
asked Jun 9 '14 at 0:48
geekrunner
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COnsider telecommunting jobs, once you get one of those you can live anywhere and teh you can look for another job in the city once you have an address. Or you might find you like telcommuting and keep that job. it is possible to keep your job and move this way too, I know of several people who have done this.
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Jun 9 '14 at 20:41
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The city I live in, while a great place to live, doesn't have great employment opportunities for my industry.
I'm looking at upping and moving to a larger city (in a different country, though for this context this could be the same as moving across states in the US), with more jobs.
Given that I'm at the start of my career, I don't have the skill set that would have employers paying for flights to be interviewed.
Is there any practical way to get interviews for this situation?
It seems that my two best options are:
Plan a week's holiday, send out CVs and request to be interviewed during that week.
Leave my job, move city, and then find work in the new city.
job-search relocation
asked Jun 9 '14 at 0:48
geekrunner
1,5022922
The city I live in, while a great place to live, doesn't have great employment opportunities for my industry.
I'm looking at upping and moving to a larger city (in a different country, though for this context this could be the same as moving across states in the US), with more jobs.
Given that I'm at the start of my career, I don't have the skill set that would have employers paying for flights to be interviewed.
Is there any practical way to get interviews for this situation?
It seems that my two best options are:
Plan a week's holiday, send out CVs and request to be interviewed during that week.
Leave my job, move city, and then find work in the new city.
job-search relocation
asked Jun 9 '14 at 0:48
geekrunner
1,5022922
edited Jun 9 '14 at 1:05
asked Jun 9 '14 at 0:48
geekrunner
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asked Jun 9 '14 at 0:48
geekrunner
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asked Jun 9 '14 at 0:48
geekrunner
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1,5022922
COnsider telecommunting jobs, once you get one of those you can live anywhere and teh you can look for another job in the city once you have an address. Or you might find you like telcommuting and keep that job. it is possible to keep your job and move this way too, I know of several people who have done this.
– HLGEM
Jun 9 '14 at 20:41
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COnsider telecommunting jobs, once you get one of those you can live anywhere and teh you can look for another job in the city once you have an address. Or you might find you like telcommuting and keep that job. it is possible to keep your job and move this way too, I know of several people who have done this.
– HLGEM
Jun 9 '14 at 20:41
COnsider telecommunting jobs, once you get one of those you can live anywhere and teh you can look for another job in the city once you have an address. Or you might find you like telcommuting and keep that job. it is possible to keep your job and move this way too, I know of several people who have done this.
– HLGEM
Jun 9 '14 at 20:41
COnsider telecommunting jobs, once you get one of those you can live anywhere and teh you can look for another job in the city once you have an address. Or you might find you like telcommuting and keep that job. it is possible to keep your job and move this way too, I know of several people who have done this.
– HLGEM
Jun 9 '14 at 20:41
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I recently relocated from New York to Phoenix.
Your CV/resume will be passed through software filters before a person views it. When an employer finally does look at your resume, they make a lot of quick judgements; partially based on your location.
One thing that I found useful was to remove the city from my employment history. Also, I got a PO box in Phoenix and added that as my address. I explained that I wanted to relocate as soon as I was contacted.
I realize that this is at best creative and at worst disingenuous. However, I found that the first few levels of automated screening were weeding me out before I even got a chance to talk to a real person.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
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Having been in this situation myself a time or two, I have done your second idea (move to the new city and find work) both times. In the States, I moved from one state to another, and slept on a friend's couch when I got there. I signed up at some temp agencies, and went to work within two weeks of moving. Within three months of moving to the new city/state, I had a permanent job. I only got that job after moving there, because like you, my skills weren't such that they would have been willing to go to the expense of bringing me from my home state to interview.
I also moved to a new country, from the States. That went a bit differently, as I had to learn the language first, establish residency, and build enough of a network that I was able to use that to get in the door in an organization. Both of those took time, patience, and proximity.
I don't know that I recommend doing your 2nd idea, I can only speak for myself as to whether it was worth it or not (it did work for me, with caveats as noted above). Conventional wisdom suggests having a job before you go. Reality makes that a bit hard, because you're up against locals who don't offer the challenges of bringing in people from the outside.
Assuming that you are moving to a country that speaks the same language you speak, and that you can move to this country with no need to acquire a residence/work visa, then it may best serve you to figure out temp agencies that you can sign on with. They can help keep funds coming in while you look for permanent work, and also help you build a network that can be beneficial in your search. This also allows you a chance to establish yourself in the new place as a 'local', as well as continue to build experience in your field. Temp agencies can also be more willing to take on new folks from outside the area, because that's part of what they do.
Applying for work in another area is always a challenge, because you're competing with current residents who are just as qualified, and local. Even if your skills are unique, local often wins over skillset, because those can generally be taught. Hiring is an expensive process, and bringing in someone who isn't local (thus who runs the risk of leaving for reasons that the company can't change, unlike wages or work environment) is a bigger, more expensive risk than hiring locally.
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No you don't want to do any of the things you listed. Too much risk.
Simply send your application and indicate that you live in another city either in the CV or in your cover letter.
The company you applied will figure something out if they are interested. (skype, facetime, etc.)
Normally first round screening can be done either over the phone or online. If you proceed, they may fly you for a face to face interview. This happened to me at my current position.
However, get ready to answer two quesitons:
- Why do you want to move to XYZ city?
- Do you have working rights in
ABC country?
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I recently relocated from New York to Phoenix.
Your CV/resume will be passed through software filters before a person views it. When an employer finally does look at your resume, they make a lot of quick judgements; partially based on your location.
One thing that I found useful was to remove the city from my employment history. Also, I got a PO box in Phoenix and added that as my address. I explained that I wanted to relocate as soon as I was contacted.
I realize that this is at best creative and at worst disingenuous. However, I found that the first few levels of automated screening were weeding me out before I even got a chance to talk to a real person.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
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up vote
3
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I recently relocated from New York to Phoenix.
Your CV/resume will be passed through software filters before a person views it. When an employer finally does look at your resume, they make a lot of quick judgements; partially based on your location.
One thing that I found useful was to remove the city from my employment history. Also, I got a PO box in Phoenix and added that as my address. I explained that I wanted to relocate as soon as I was contacted.
I realize that this is at best creative and at worst disingenuous. However, I found that the first few levels of automated screening were weeding me out before I even got a chance to talk to a real person.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
313
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
I recently relocated from New York to Phoenix.
Your CV/resume will be passed through software filters before a person views it. When an employer finally does look at your resume, they make a lot of quick judgements; partially based on your location.
One thing that I found useful was to remove the city from my employment history. Also, I got a PO box in Phoenix and added that as my address. I explained that I wanted to relocate as soon as I was contacted.
I realize that this is at best creative and at worst disingenuous. However, I found that the first few levels of automated screening were weeding me out before I even got a chance to talk to a real person.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
313
I recently relocated from New York to Phoenix.
Your CV/resume will be passed through software filters before a person views it. When an employer finally does look at your resume, they make a lot of quick judgements; partially based on your location.
One thing that I found useful was to remove the city from my employment history. Also, I got a PO box in Phoenix and added that as my address. I explained that I wanted to relocate as soon as I was contacted.
I realize that this is at best creative and at worst disingenuous. However, I found that the first few levels of automated screening were weeding me out before I even got a chance to talk to a real person.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
313
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
313
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
313
answered Jun 9 '14 at 15:56
Steve D.
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Having been in this situation myself a time or two, I have done your second idea (move to the new city and find work) both times. In the States, I moved from one state to another, and slept on a friend's couch when I got there. I signed up at some temp agencies, and went to work within two weeks of moving. Within three months of moving to the new city/state, I had a permanent job. I only got that job after moving there, because like you, my skills weren't such that they would have been willing to go to the expense of bringing me from my home state to interview.
I also moved to a new country, from the States. That went a bit differently, as I had to learn the language first, establish residency, and build enough of a network that I was able to use that to get in the door in an organization. Both of those took time, patience, and proximity.
I don't know that I recommend doing your 2nd idea, I can only speak for myself as to whether it was worth it or not (it did work for me, with caveats as noted above). Conventional wisdom suggests having a job before you go. Reality makes that a bit hard, because you're up against locals who don't offer the challenges of bringing in people from the outside.
Assuming that you are moving to a country that speaks the same language you speak, and that you can move to this country with no need to acquire a residence/work visa, then it may best serve you to figure out temp agencies that you can sign on with. They can help keep funds coming in while you look for permanent work, and also help you build a network that can be beneficial in your search. This also allows you a chance to establish yourself in the new place as a 'local', as well as continue to build experience in your field. Temp agencies can also be more willing to take on new folks from outside the area, because that's part of what they do.
Applying for work in another area is always a challenge, because you're competing with current residents who are just as qualified, and local. Even if your skills are unique, local often wins over skillset, because those can generally be taught. Hiring is an expensive process, and bringing in someone who isn't local (thus who runs the risk of leaving for reasons that the company can't change, unlike wages or work environment) is a bigger, more expensive risk than hiring locally.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 9:10
Wren
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Having been in this situation myself a time or two, I have done your second idea (move to the new city and find work) both times. In the States, I moved from one state to another, and slept on a friend's couch when I got there. I signed up at some temp agencies, and went to work within two weeks of moving. Within three months of moving to the new city/state, I had a permanent job. I only got that job after moving there, because like you, my skills weren't such that they would have been willing to go to the expense of bringing me from my home state to interview.
I also moved to a new country, from the States. That went a bit differently, as I had to learn the language first, establish residency, and build enough of a network that I was able to use that to get in the door in an organization. Both of those took time, patience, and proximity.
I don't know that I recommend doing your 2nd idea, I can only speak for myself as to whether it was worth it or not (it did work for me, with caveats as noted above). Conventional wisdom suggests having a job before you go. Reality makes that a bit hard, because you're up against locals who don't offer the challenges of bringing in people from the outside.
Assuming that you are moving to a country that speaks the same language you speak, and that you can move to this country with no need to acquire a residence/work visa, then it may best serve you to figure out temp agencies that you can sign on with. They can help keep funds coming in while you look for permanent work, and also help you build a network that can be beneficial in your search. This also allows you a chance to establish yourself in the new place as a 'local', as well as continue to build experience in your field. Temp agencies can also be more willing to take on new folks from outside the area, because that's part of what they do.
Applying for work in another area is always a challenge, because you're competing with current residents who are just as qualified, and local. Even if your skills are unique, local often wins over skillset, because those can generally be taught. Hiring is an expensive process, and bringing in someone who isn't local (thus who runs the risk of leaving for reasons that the company can't change, unlike wages or work environment) is a bigger, more expensive risk than hiring locally.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 9:10
Wren
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up vote
1
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up vote
1
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Having been in this situation myself a time or two, I have done your second idea (move to the new city and find work) both times. In the States, I moved from one state to another, and slept on a friend's couch when I got there. I signed up at some temp agencies, and went to work within two weeks of moving. Within three months of moving to the new city/state, I had a permanent job. I only got that job after moving there, because like you, my skills weren't such that they would have been willing to go to the expense of bringing me from my home state to interview.
I also moved to a new country, from the States. That went a bit differently, as I had to learn the language first, establish residency, and build enough of a network that I was able to use that to get in the door in an organization. Both of those took time, patience, and proximity.
I don't know that I recommend doing your 2nd idea, I can only speak for myself as to whether it was worth it or not (it did work for me, with caveats as noted above). Conventional wisdom suggests having a job before you go. Reality makes that a bit hard, because you're up against locals who don't offer the challenges of bringing in people from the outside.
Assuming that you are moving to a country that speaks the same language you speak, and that you can move to this country with no need to acquire a residence/work visa, then it may best serve you to figure out temp agencies that you can sign on with. They can help keep funds coming in while you look for permanent work, and also help you build a network that can be beneficial in your search. This also allows you a chance to establish yourself in the new place as a 'local', as well as continue to build experience in your field. Temp agencies can also be more willing to take on new folks from outside the area, because that's part of what they do.
Applying for work in another area is always a challenge, because you're competing with current residents who are just as qualified, and local. Even if your skills are unique, local often wins over skillset, because those can generally be taught. Hiring is an expensive process, and bringing in someone who isn't local (thus who runs the risk of leaving for reasons that the company can't change, unlike wages or work environment) is a bigger, more expensive risk than hiring locally.
answered Jun 9 '14 at 9:10
Wren
64156
Having been in this situation myself a time or two, I have done your second idea (move to the new city and find work) both times. In the States, I moved from one state to another, and slept on a friend's couch when I got there. I signed up at some temp agencies, and went to work within two weeks of moving. Within three months of moving to the new city/state, I had a permanent job. I only got that job after moving there, because like you, my skills weren't such that they would have been willing to go to the expense of bringing me from my home state to interview.
I also moved to a new country, from the States. That went a bit differently, as I had to learn the language first, establish residency, and build enough of a network that I was able to use that to get in the door in an organization. Both of those took time, patience, and proximity.
I don't know that I recommend doing your 2nd idea, I can only speak for myself as to whether it was worth it or not (it did work for me, with caveats as noted above). Conventional wisdom suggests having a job before you go. Reality makes that a bit hard, because you're up against locals who don't offer the challenges of bringing in people from the outside.
Assuming that you are moving to a country that speaks the same language you speak, and that you can move to this country with no need to acquire a residence/work visa, then it may best serve you to figure out temp agencies that you can sign on with. They can help keep funds coming in while you look for permanent work, and also help you build a network that can be beneficial in your search. This also allows you a chance to establish yourself in the new place as a 'local', as well as continue to build experience in your field. Temp agencies can also be more willing to take on new folks from outside the area, because that's part of what they do.
Applying for work in another area is always a challenge, because you're competing with current residents who are just as qualified, and local. Even if your skills are unique, local often wins over skillset, because those can generally be taught. Hiring is an expensive process, and bringing in someone who isn't local (thus who runs the risk of leaving for reasons that the company can't change, unlike wages or work environment) is a bigger, more expensive risk than hiring locally.
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No you don't want to do any of the things you listed. Too much risk.
Simply send your application and indicate that you live in another city either in the CV or in your cover letter.
The company you applied will figure something out if they are interested. (skype, facetime, etc.)
Normally first round screening can be done either over the phone or online. If you proceed, they may fly you for a face to face interview. This happened to me at my current position.
However, get ready to answer two quesitons:
- Why do you want to move to XYZ city?
- Do you have working rights in
ABC country?
answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
Allen Zhang
822812
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
No you don't want to do any of the things you listed. Too much risk.
Simply send your application and indicate that you live in another city either in the CV or in your cover letter.
The company you applied will figure something out if they are interested. (skype, facetime, etc.)
Normally first round screening can be done either over the phone or online. If you proceed, they may fly you for a face to face interview. This happened to me at my current position.
However, get ready to answer two quesitons:
- Why do you want to move to XYZ city?
- Do you have working rights in
ABC country?
answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
Allen Zhang
822812
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
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No you don't want to do any of the things you listed. Too much risk.
Simply send your application and indicate that you live in another city either in the CV or in your cover letter.
The company you applied will figure something out if they are interested. (skype, facetime, etc.)
Normally first round screening can be done either over the phone or online. If you proceed, they may fly you for a face to face interview. This happened to me at my current position.
However, get ready to answer two quesitons:
- Why do you want to move to XYZ city?
- Do you have working rights in
ABC country?
answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
Allen Zhang
822812
No you don't want to do any of the things you listed. Too much risk.
Simply send your application and indicate that you live in another city either in the CV or in your cover letter.
The company you applied will figure something out if they are interested. (skype, facetime, etc.)
Normally first round screening can be done either over the phone or online. If you proceed, they may fly you for a face to face interview. This happened to me at my current position.
However, get ready to answer two quesitons:
- Why do you want to move to XYZ city?
- Do you have working rights in
ABC country?
answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
Allen Zhang
822812
answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
Allen Zhang
822812
answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
Allen Zhang
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answered Jun 9 '14 at 1:16
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COnsider telecommunting jobs, once you get one of those you can live anywhere and teh you can look for another job in the city once you have an address. Or you might find you like telcommuting and keep that job. it is possible to keep your job and move this way too, I know of several people who have done this.
– HLGEM
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