Decided to make the move to another city next month.

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May 16,2022 at 6:11PM UTC

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Decided to make the move to another city next month. It was a difficult decision but after more than a year of applying and not hearing anything except I'm not local, I decided to take the plunge.

I've been saving since I started job searching as there's more industry-related opportunities in NYC for someone with my background than in this small town.

I'm willing to take on temp or contract work until finding a career position so I should be OK financially speaking if I find something to hold me over in the meantime.

That being said, I of course would love to find a position before leaving. Does anyone have any advice on what to include on my resume or in a CVL? Should I put a date or month so they know I'm not willing to move but will be local?

I'm nervous to take this step but I figured it's better now when there are a lot of openings. I appreciate your advice!

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AnonymousMay 16,2022 at 9:59PM UTC
When I was trying to move from STL to KS, I put that I was willing to relocate (& the approximate month/year), and saw an applicant for a position at m current job do the same.
When I was trying to make the move, I think I also saw some suggestions that just said to put the city you were planning on moving to and handle any questions about your location during the interview process, if it comes up.
AnonymousMay 17,2022 at 7:36PM UTC
Thank you, Eri. Do you have any advice regarding the dreaded forms? For a lot of the positions, they don't give you the option to indicate that you're relocating but require a current address? Then you're kicked out for not being local / within a preset distance from the job's location.
AnonymousMay 18,2022 at 6:35PM UTC
I was able to use my then-boyfriend's hometown since I knew I'd be moving somewhere close to him. Otherwise... are you able to contact the company? If so, they might be willing to take an applicant from outside their normal site.
If you already know what city you'll be moving to, I'd use that. If they require a street/mailing address... I don't know.
AnonymousMay 18,2022 at 11:06PM UTC
Eri, That's the problem I'm facing as the forms require they require full address to continue on in the process. I've tried contacting company's directly including researching hiring manager and recruiters. They add me on LinkedIn and then I never hear from them. I've been trying for over a year now so that's the reason I'm making the move.
AnonymousMay 19,2022 at 1:05PM UTC
Good luck.
It probably doesn't necessarily help, but I ended up getting my current job after I'd moved; my previous employer furloughed me during Covid & then laid me off; I moved after being furloughed (was already in the works; they were going to test my position as WFH).
Might not be the preferred way, but may contacting a temp agency in the area you're wanting to move to? Could get a temp job lined up so moving without anything lined up wont' be as scary?
MarlainaMay 16,2022 at 10:46PM UTC
What industry are you in? I’m in NYC, happy to pass anything along or help if I can!
AnonymousMay 17,2022 at 7:33PM UTC
Thank you Marlaina. I'll send you a private message and appreciate your assistance!