Landing a Job in Another City

Has your spouse or significant other been transferred to a different city? Have you always wanted to live in snow country? Do you need to move closer to family? All of these situations can leave you wondering "How do I look for employment in a different city then where I live?" Below are guidelines in helping you find the job you want in a new city.

1) To begin contact a Recruiting firm. A benefit of working with Kunin Associates is that we are a member of a national network of recruiting firms known as AAFA. AAFA has offices in most of the larger metropolitan areas through out the US and into Canada. You can meet with a Kunin Associates recruiter and we can share your information with other Recruiters in our network, giving you instant national reach and allowing you to jump start your career in a different city.
2) Do research on the area you are interested in moving to. Find out what industries are popular and what major companies have offices there. Determine how your background can benefit those firms. Also contact the local Chamber of Commerce to get a better idea of the business climate and go online to read the local newspaper.
3) Update your resume. Most employers will not seriously consider a candidate without a local address. If you know your future address list it as a 'local address' and then list your current address as a 'permanent address'. If no local address is available to you, then list the date you will be moving on your resume.
4) If you are in the difficult situation of not being able to move until you have a job, you will face a harder challenge. The best way to handle this situation is to pre-plan several trips to your new city and let potential employers know when you will be there and available to interview. All of this information can be explained in your cover letter and demonstrates you are committed to relocating and your job search.
5) Start working your network. Contact everyone you know from business associates, to clients, to vendors, to family and friends and ask if they know anyone in the intended area. This is also a great opportunity to contact a local chapter of a national organization you belong to. Reach out and tell them you are relocating and would welcome an introduction to local business leaders. The point being, everyone has a network of their own, so don't be afraid to ask for help.

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