Companies are usually reluctant to hire people from different provinces, but there are ways to increase attractiveness and reduce the number of barriers. You may be planning to move to a specific location or simply want to broaden your job search to include more opportunities. Whatever you want, this article will help you find a potential job as well as walk you through the application process.
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Part 1 of 3: Looking for Work Outside the Province
Step 1. Choose one to three specific locations
Do your research and talk to people in the field to narrow your search to the areas where you are most likely to find work. If you do a nationwide search, you'll have less time to research and have a hard time showing a potential employer a serious desire to relocate.
- Once you know the exact location of your new residence, do some research on other cities that are within commuting distance.
- Try to estimate the odds realistically. If you have little work experience or qualifications, many people in your field of work hold expert degrees, don't assume you can get a job in a competitive area, especially before you move there.
Step 2. Research these locations in depth
After narrowing down your selection to a few locations, find out all about each one. You'll avoid wasting time knowing you don't want to move there, and knowledge of the area can also show how serious you are about potential employers when you're interviewed.
- Consider factors unrelated to your career, such as weather, house prices, and demographics. Do some research on local schools if you have children.
- If you find your dream job outside the area you are considering, try to do some objective research before taking the opportunity to apply.
Step 3. Sign up for professional and local job mailing lists
Look for these work mailing lists online, in the area you want to make your new home. Sign up for your profession's mailing list too, especially if there are multiple locations you could want.
Ask the mailing list owner if you can send a request so that people familiar with the target area can contact you
Step 4. Build a network to find a list of contacts in the area you are considering
Ask colleagues and business associates if they know anyone at the location. Post on social media to see if any of your friends know the area or the people who live there. Networking is one of the most important steps to finding any job, but asking an acquaintance for a recommendation will significantly increase the chances that a potential employer will seriously consider you.
Build the widest possible network. Friends of distant friends or relatives living in the target area will usually be happy to introduce you to the city and their connections in related work areas
Step 5. Join a professional association and visit regional and national conferences related to your field of work
If your profession has an association that includes members from your desired area, join it. Join an annual conference or other event and talk to as many people as you can about your plans. Take presentations and panel sessions by people in your desired area and ask them for advice on finding work afterwards.
Between conferences, you can still use membership to build relationships with colleagues. Participate in forums on the association's website or email its staff to discuss your situation and ask for contacts
Step 6. Find online communities dedicated to your target area
In addition to participating in professional associations, you should look for websites devoted to job seekers in the location you are considering. Use LinkedIn or a search engine to find groups that match your area and interests.
An active presence in an online community is a good way to find people who can introduce a city when you visit or move there
Step 7. Contact the prospective employer's employees
In addition to seeking contacts through personal and online relationships, build relationships with companies in the target area. Look up contact information for HR staff or use networking sites like LinkedIn and try to build a relationship via email or Skype conversation. Explain your plans to move into the area and how you can benefit their company.
- Try to find a personal email address and use the full name and title of the owner. If you can only find the HR department's general email address, politely ask for the manager's contact information.
- Structure your email the way you would write a business letter. Stay formal and polite. Give them at least a week to respond before you send a reminder email.
Step 8. Get help from a career center or counselor
Professional career advisors in your area can help you find work. Many colleges and universities also have career centers, some of which can provide advice to outsiders who are not students.
Part 2 of 3: Applying for Jobs Outside the Province
Step 1. Consider finding the address and telephone number of the local office in your desired area
Never lie about your location to a potential employer, but show that you're ready to move by finding local contact information beforehand.
- Ask friends in the area if you can use their address, or buy a mailbox service with a message to your home address. On your resume, include this information under your home address labeled "I'm moving to _".
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Sign up for a Google Voice or Skype number with your target area code. This will save you money in the case of long distance calls.
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Step 2. Follow the rules of making a good resume
This is a vital step for any type of job application. Polish your curriculum vitae and format it nicely. Also follow the instructions given by the company exactly. The long-distance candidate has already brought one flaw in you; don't slip and add another negative factor.
Step 3. Start the cover letter by discussing your move
Be honest with potential employers about remote locations, but include detailed reasons for moving and convince yourself that you are a serious candidate.
- If you're taking steps to start moving, such as buying a local phone number, use the phrase "I'm already transitioning to moving to your area" honestly.
- List all your attachments to the area, such as family members or previous work experience in the area. If you're moving to follow your partner, tell the truth.
Step 4. Provide an appointment start date
If you don't plan on moving in three months, the company will likely hire an equivalent candidate and get started right away. Plan your potential move ahead of time to really know when you can make it happen.
Step 5. When moving into a competitive area, emphasize your particular abilities
The "satellite cities" in your industry may have many job openings, but chances are they are all filled with candidates. In order to convince someone to hire you instead of twenty qualified local candidates, you must emphasize specific skills that competitors may not have.
Step 6. When moving to a less competitive area, emphasize work experience
If you have previously held a position in a large city or industry, emphasize that experience on your resume and when speaking to potential employers. Work experience in a big city is usually considered more competitive and prestigious, and may be good enough to overcome the difficulties of hiring candidates who live far away.
Step 7. Offer to pay travel expenses for a job interview
If possible, pay for your own travel expenses and attend the interview. This way, the company is helped and you show the initiative to make the relocation process easier.
Try to make time for a longer visit so you can explore the area before the interview. Hands-on experience in the area will allow you to get to know it better, and give you time to get used to it so you can take the interview without fear of jet lag or travel sickness
Step 8. If you are unable to attend an in-person interview, take remote interviews seriously
If traveling is not possible, you may be interviewed by telephone or an online chat service such as Skype. Just because you can take an interview from your bedroom doesn't mean you shouldn't take it seriously. Prepare answers to questions ahead of time, dress neatly, and be prepared a few minutes before the scheduled interview.
Decide ahead of time about the interview location. Choose a quiet area away from traffic. Look for a clean, professional-looking background. Plain walls are a good choice
Step 9. When discussing relocation before you are hired, accommodate the company's needs as much as possible
If you can afford the expenses for the relocation or some of it, please let us know as soon as possible, as this will be a significant benefit to the company. At the very least, you should research the housing situation beforehand. Even if you can't afford to move without help, show that you take it seriously, by building knowledge about the neighborhood and specific housing prices.
- Check with the HR department if they have a specific relocation package policy. If you know someone who has recently moved to work for that company or something similar, ask them about any relocation offers they have received. If you know the typical offer types, you'll also know what you can offer more attractively.
- Provide relocation assistance in a way that benefits the company as well as yourself. For example, suggest that you start working early if the company schedules moving services or assists with house searches.
- Read the hard copy on relocation packages when you get the offer. Some of this assistance may be tax-deductible, or the company may want the monetary value back if you resign within a certain period of time.
Step 10. If you can't find a job, save money and move first
Even after taking all the steps to increase the odds, the company may still choose to hire local candidates for simplicity. After you've saved six months or more of regular expenses, take the plunge and move to a location with good job prospects and other attractive attributes.
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Create and follow a budget to save.
Get a Job in Another State Step 18Bullet1 - Stop using credit cards completely and don't take more money than you can spend each week. People typically spend far less money when it comes to physically recording money transfers.
- Paying off debt can be more effective than keeping the money in a savings account. This of course depends on the interest rate.
Part 3 of 3: Preparing to Move
Step 1. Plan the move ahead of time
Create a schedule for each step in the process and allow plenty of time to absorb unexpected delays. Follow travel planning deadlines, find a moving company, and travel on your own. Research the costs involved, master the terms of your old lease if needed, and find friends or other workers to help with furniture and other large items.
- Begin the process of selling the house as quickly as possible. This process may be lengthy and should be completed once you've actually moved.
- Learn how to move house with a pet. This requires extra effort and care. Read the article about it as early as possible so you have time to prepare.
Step 2. Pack your things
You may find that you have more stuff than you thought, so don't wait and pack until the last minute. Donate or sell anything you don't want to take with you so the moving truck isn't full of junk.
- Give all the clothes, toys, books, and movies you no longer want to flea stores and charities.
- Sell used items and get rid of miscellaneous items and small furniture.
- Post on Craigslist or a similar site about selling or giving away the furniture you're about to leave.
Step 3. Communicate your move to current employers and homeowners
If you are at work, notify the office that you will be moving, far in advance. Your employment contract may state a minimum notice period; otherwise, usually two weeks is the traditional acceptable time. If you rent a place to live, let the landlord know that you will cancel the contract early (or not renew it).
- Don't mess things up by surprising the boss on a sudden notification. The earlier you convey the news of the move, the easier it will be for the office to deal with it. Announcements that are too short can upset the office and ruin your chances of getting good references for future work.
- Notify the landlord in advance to schedule a property inspection. Clean thoroughly after packing so that you can receive your hygiene and safety deposit back.
- Read the rental contract so you know about all early cancellation fees. If you and your next employer have not agreed on a relocation package, you may be able to convince them to pay for these expenses.
Tips
- Always be professional and on time.
- Start saving early to build a backup plan.
Warning
- Be prepared to provide evidence for everything you state in your curriculum vitae, by providing documentation or letters of reference.
- Try to avoid getting frustrated when you get rejected. Find another job opening and try again.
