Let's consider this. How will you be better off emotionally by relocating there? (I've done it both ways, relocating with and without job offers.)
If you've stated the culture is more to your liking, that too will give you the energy…
I also was looking for a job long distance. I was advised by several recruiters that companies won't really take you serious until you are in the area. Mind you I rented my home in GA and came to Dallas renting an apt. What I'm being told…
Chris,
This is actually a very easy scenario to comment on.
My advise assumes that you're able to accomodate interviews per a prospective employers schedule and that you're also able to relocate and start a new job within an acceptable…
Kudos to you Christopher for mentioning Linked In. I second your opinion and value Linked In as a viable tool for sourcing professional contacts and getting involved in local groups. Feel free to add me if you'd like. Who knows, maybe myself or…
Thank you for all of the replies. It does seem that there is some variance as to what works for one person and another. I am currently using a mix of tactics. I am going through a staffing agency that has helped me with my resume and assisted in…
Hello Christopher
I am also relocating to the Dallas/Ft Worth Texas area in July due to marrage. I am very interested in the reply you get since I have never moved from my home town and been employed for the last ten years and have not looked for a…
Years ago, in 1978, I was thinking or relocating from Illinois to Texas. I had stacks of reject letters from Texas companies. I was in the JCs at that time and spoke with a national Chamber of Commerce individual. He told me you have to go there and…
In my opinion, there is no right way or wrong way... I'll use my own situation as an example.... I'm originally from D/FW and understand what the culture is like there, however I was looking for a change and moved to the Pacific NW looking…
I know someone who was recently in your predicament. He arranged his interviews from his home location, spent about a week with a friend, rented a car, and spent each day interviewing. After he secured a position, he rented an apartment, flew back…
I have a good background in sales, some time in management, and several years in marketing, interactive marketing in particular. After some visits with friends, I want to relocate to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The culture of the job market there is very appealling. I have applied to several great positions that seemed a perfect fit to my experience. I am using a local address when applying from friends that can assist me in the move and, other than 2 weeks notice, I am in a position to pick up…See More
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