Any tips for job hunting out-of-state?
Hey monkeys,
I'm looking for a job in the SF/San Jose region and wanted to see what other advice you all had to make the process more seamless. So far after looking at forums from advice and talking to my sales coach, I found out:
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I need to have my pitch down pat, with a compelling reason that lets it be known I will be in the area permanently. Something more than just, "it's cool".
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There's a better chance for me to land a job if I make myself seem local, meaning I get a local number from Google Voice and/or put a local address on resume
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Head-hunters definitely make it easier for getting interviews, as the companies will take their word that you want to move out there
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Look into your alumi network. @Gentleman and Scholar" mentioned that there's bound to be someone that works into my target industry, and the very least I should connect with them and see if they know a recruiter or open positions within their company
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Per @luv2speed" on eating the cost of hotel and flights. Sometimes people cancel or reschedule. That's why it's best to line up multiple interviews in a row to increase odds of success. It's tough, but it can be done!
What other advice did you monkeys have for people searching for out-of-state jobs?
I followed pretty much what you suggested and... - changed address on monster to destination - got local VoIP phone number - changed LinkedIn to destination country/city/state (
I second this. The phone may not be as necessary -its up to you. You can also open up a PO Box or use a friend/connections address on the resume.
Target bigger companies, they are usually more flexible. Headhunters/staffing, are hit or miss. If your out of state they may disregard you if you cant show up later today, or tomorrow. They range from not flexible to very flexible.
If they insist on meeting when you are not in the city, you can tell them you have x interview in a local city and won't be able to make it. Do not say you are not there yet.
Talk as if you already are in the process of signing your lease during the interviews; it shows that you are committed to moving.