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The best method for finding/apply for jobs out of state
OnTheLastCastle
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A thread made me think of this, and I could use some advice. I'm planning to move to a city in September-November (am flexible, probably Oct or Nov though). I have a full time job here and consequently, lots of office/publishing experience.
What websites would be best to look for jobs? Ideas off the top of my head: monster, craigslist, linkdin?.
Would temp agencies be best?
Help me plan for a job in the future! It will probably be Austin (backup Boston) that I move to, btw. Advice for either area or just general advice welcome. Thanks. I will have savings to easily live for 6 months to a year.
edit: Also important, when should I start looking for these jobs as the optimal time? Now seems kind of early if I can't move for another 7-8 months.
What websites would be best to look for jobs? Ideas off the top of my head: monster, craigslist, linkdin?.
Would temp agencies be best?
Help me plan for a job in the future! It will probably be Austin (backup Boston) that I move to, btw. Advice for either area or just general advice welcome. Thanks. I will have savings to easily live for 6 months to a year.
edit: Also important, when should I start looking for these jobs as the optimal time? Now seems kind of early if I can't move for another 7-8 months.
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There's no branches or anything of your current company? Maybe try some of their vendors or customers as well.
Be aware that once you post your resume on-line there's a good chance someone from your current company will find it. Don't know if that's an issue or not.
Looking now is fine for some positions, such as those right out of school or development programs (I know the company I work for has 2 dev programs they hire for 4-6 months in advance of actual start dates). Where are you coming FROM? That may help in explaining the transitions/attitudes of the areas.
I live in Iowa. I graduated awhile ago.
OK.
7-8 months out - probably not going to be able to delay starting the job, but given the job market it wouldn't be a bad idea to start looking. If you get a job before that period - Can you leave earlier? This would be ideal.
If you're concerned about breaking the lease, you may want to call up your landlord and see about planning. Generally they won't mind as long as you find someone to take your spot.
General info - I work in Boston and NH, and it's a sea change culture wise from Iowa. I would tag Iowa as one of the "sharper" midwestern states (based on my small bit of experience), but it's definitely not the northeast. People here say what they think and are generally very blunt about a great many things. They are not categorically friendly, but there are a ton of good people if you look around. One of my good friends is a hardcore midwesterner and she loves the change, but there are still things we say and do that take her aback.
However, the city moves fast and there's a ton of opportunity. If you're ever interested in more education, it's also one of the education centers of the world. I work for the large insurer based out of Boston and they generally treat people well.
One thing you may want to do is polish your phone-interview skills, as you'll likely have to pass 1-3 rounds of phone interviews before interviewing somewhere in-person. This will put you at a disadvantage vs. a local candidate, but it's by no means a deal-breaker. If you have any other specific questions, I'll do my best to help on the Boston front.
Austin - It's in Texas. I hear there's a lot of bars and music.
What's stopping you from moving? A lease? yeah, 7-8 months is a ways out. i would imagine from first contact to hire it may take about a month, unless the company was REALLY motivated to get you.
They have (had, haven't been in a while) a forum for each company that was good for knowing company salaries and benefits since they're never listed, and work environment, etc.
It's basically a bitching ground for angry employees but once you weed through the trolls and spam it's useful for that specifically, although I never had good luck finding jobs through it.
One tip, set up a separate e-mail account for job hunting, because you're going to get spammed out the wazoo...
The recommendations for sites has been very helpful. Thank you! I may look into something less serious, so maybe I can get bartender certification this summer and get a job at a bar. Does anyone have experience with that?
This move, while carefully planned, is a "I'm good at everything I do, lets go do something new in a new place!" while I'm still in my 20's. Like I said, I'll have lots of savings and no debts so I'm not too worried, but want to explore all my options. I will most likely be freelance writing as a supplemental income though the gig could be full time if I wanted.
You guys are great, really appreciating the advice.
Ah, good advice! I'd ruled that out because while I really enjoy those kooky UUs, I don't want to keep working for them. But still, I will talk to my boss and see if he has recommendations. I could contact one of the local congregations down there and see what shakes out. My recommendation from this job will be stellar.