Job and Relocating

thenjduke

Okay I am coming to a point in my life where I need to leave the state of New Jersey. I want to be closer to my side of the family which is in Arizona. I have never really looked for a job out of state and do not know what to expect. What is the best means to go about it and interview for these jobs?

eansdad

1st let me say....Congrats on leaving NJ, PLEASE take me with you...

I would start by looking through the various job sites for jobs in the area your planning on living. You could also start contacting local staffing companies and get your resume in their hands. Things might go better if you know when you will be moving.

rogue2shadow

I agree with eans. Make sure that everything is signed, sealed, and delivered before the physical move. I'd also make sure to have some sort of savings backup incase something horrible happens and you get there only for them to pull some type of bs and put you out of a job post a major move (delayed start, etc).

I will be at the point you're at in the next couple years except I might be making a move to the west coast

cyberguypr

rogue2shadow wrote: »

I agree with eans. Make sure that everything is signed, sealed, and delivered before the physical move. I'd also make sure to have some sort of savings backup incase something horrible happens and you get there only for them to pull some type of bs and put you out of a job post a major move (delayed start, etc).

I will be at the point you're at in the next couple years except I might be making a move to the west coast

+1. I moved from Puerto Rico to Chicago back in 2006 and after careful planning everything went superbly smooth. I made sure I had a strong offer and understood everything the position had to offer. Research the company, talk to future coworkers. Any respectable company will facilitate this. Having a safety net in the form of savings definitely helps.

Keep in mind that the whole process may not be easy. Many companies simply don't hire out of state applicants. Using your family's address may help you pass the first round of elimination.

chrisone

you might be interested in this article about people in the US moving to CHINA!

Should you look for work in China? - CNN.com

SteveLord

Another congrats on leaving Jersey. I left in 2008, right before the economy pooped. The move wasn't easy...or cheap. I thought I had a few jobs I could nail upon coming here, but it ended up taking me a few months until I was working again. So careful with that. Move in with family like I did and save a few bucks while you're on the hunt.

Something I thought of offering if I were applying again and got as far as an interview...would be having it done through Skype. Any IT guy at the place you apply at should know what it is and have a webcam or laptop with one handy. We've been using it with our attorney when she has to interview people hours away or in another state. Beats having to spend money on travel.

PhildoBaggins

I started in Los Angeles, went to Ireland, then to Tennessee, now i'm in Utah.

I think applied for jobs the same exact way as I would locally. When I was on interviews I let them know where I was and that I was very willing to move.