how do I find a job in another city without moving there first?
A reader writes:
I’m actively making an attempt to maneuver out of my present city – it’s overpriced right here, most of my mates have moved away, I hate the climate, and I’m simply prepared for a change. I don’t have one specific place I’m hoping to maneuver to; I’m open to a lot of locations, relying on the place I can find a job.
But I’m working into hassle with my job search. I’ve by no means had this a lot hassle getting interviews earlier than, and I suspect it’s as a result of I’m not native. I do say in my cowl letter that I’m actively trying to transfer and that I’d be excited to maneuver to (fill in no matter city I’m the job I’m making use of to is in) and … crickets. I don’t suppose the issue is my resume or cowl letter (I utilized to some native jobs out of desperation, and I truly did get known as to interview for these). I suppose employers are balking that I’m out-of-state and I don’t know how to resolve that, since I can’t simply transfer and find a job as soon as I get there – financially, I want the job first.
Jobs in my area aren’t ever actually distant since it’s important to be on-site to work with shoppers. How do I persuade employers to take a probability on a non-local candidate? Or am I doomed to remain in my present city perpetually?
You can learn my reply to this letter at New York Magazine immediately. Head over there to learn it.
