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Out-of-Town Job seeker |
| Message Name: |
Experience |
| Date Posted: |
05/03/2002 |
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I was in that situation a year ago. Obviously the job market was better then. Regardless, you need to be upfront on where you live. They will know that you can't meet with them the next day to interview because you'd have to book flights, etc. What I did was used a relative's local address but kept my non local number. At the bottom of my resume, I stated that I was willing to pay for my own relocation. That does not imply that you're desperate. You have to be honest with yourself here: there are many local candidates they can snatch up. That's not to say that you are not a stellar candidate. The others just have the locale advantage. When I was contacted by the recruiters (direct ones from the companies, not the headhunters), most of them said that they're interested but they are not able to pay for interview expenses. If you really want to move, you would pay for your own flight and lodging. What I did was booked three interviews in one week (although I had to get back and forth with each recruiter to make sure I was able to get a slot) and flew out to my destination. I had a relative so that was easy. I spent less than $200 and it is one of the best investments I've made cause I got a really good offer. I disagree with the member who said to wait until you've got enough experiences so that they'll pay for your relocation. Life is too short to wait. Who cares about relocation assistance if you really want to move. |
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I'm not sure I where the guy taling about waiting until you have experience is coming from...
In my situation, I have seven years of experience, but careerschizo is exactly right. There are plenty of local candidates to choose from. Why should they fly someone in that they've never met instead of choosing one of those?
In the current market, experience has nothing to do with it, unless you're talking very high level. They simply don't want to pay for what they don't have to.
I think careerschizo's advice is good. At least it may get you a few interviews that you wouldn't otherwise. That at least gives you a chance to sell yourself.
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