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Californian applying to Seattle jobs
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I've heard that the Seattle job market is a little chilly to out-of-towners. I'm planning on applying to some jobs in Seattle even though I still live in San Francisco... so I'm looking for suggestions on how to best handle it.
Right now, I'm considering three options:
A) A line in my cover letter saying, "I am planning on relocating to Seattle to be closer to friends and family, and I would feel more secure in this economy knowing I have a job lined up when I move. Since I have my own reasons for coming to Seattle, I would not need relocation assistance."
Obtaining a Seattle mailing address. It wouldn't be hard, I'd just have a friend hold my mail for me.
C) Leaving my mailing address off of my resume entirely.
I'd like feedback on these options, or if anybody can suggest something I hadn't thought of.
Right now, I'm considering three options:
A) A line in my cover letter saying, "I am planning on relocating to Seattle to be closer to friends and family, and I would feel more secure in this economy knowing I have a job lined up when I move. Since I have my own reasons for coming to Seattle, I would not need relocation assistance."
Obtaining a Seattle mailing address. It wouldn't be hard, I'd just have a friend hold my mail for me.C) Leaving my mailing address off of my resume entirely.
I'd like feedback on these options, or if anybody can suggest something I hadn't thought of.
every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
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Just make sure you have a way to get yourself to an interview.
Did you fly out just for interviews?
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
I never had to. I got hooked up with a job recruiter who interviewed me over the phone. I explained to them that I was moving to Los Angeles regardless but I just wasn't there yet. They hooked me up with an employer who was okay with a phone interview since I was moving to LA in a week at that point. Once I got there I went in for the in person interview and got the job.
My situation was weird but it worked out for me. Obviously your mileage will vary.
But yes, I would have flown out for an interview if I had to.
That's a good idea. I'll look for recruiters in Seattle, too. Thanks!
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.