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Out-of-Town Job seeker |
| Message Name: |
Ferris Lives |
| Date Posted: |
04/22/2002 |
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I'm in the same boat. I've been sending resume and cover letters and following up on each. I've contacted everyone I know through our professional association and everyone in our alumni program in the region. I've been tryig the "informational interview" approach described by the previous poster...Any other ideas? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? |
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For job seekers trying to get established in a new area, it is important that employers see you as a "local." Unless you already have a residence you can use, consider setting up a local mailbox address through one of the many mailbox stores that show an actual address and NOT a PO box.
While you are at it, get a phone number based out of the local area even if you are still in the process of moving in. Check into the cheapest cell plan you can afford and upgrade later if needed. Barring that, find an 800-number you can use. Your current service may already have this feature.
How about your email? Does it scream "not-a-local" by the domain name? There are dozens of free webemail services that will mask your origin. And you can check you email from any net capable computer.
What does your resume say? Does it state clearly you can work for any company? Does it state when you are actually available to work?
Sadly, we all can't be like Ferris with every part of our day seeming to fall into place as if by magic. But, like Ferris, it does help to have a little charm when going out for those interviews.
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