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Hoping For Big Change
Hi All! I am currently residing in Cincinnati and am looking to move to Chicago. I am in a Marketing Communications role and would like to transition into Branding or “general” Marketing. I have been aggressively applying for 3 months with only one phone interview. I’m not sure how I should stand out in a pool of such diverse and qualified candidates. I am soon to be graduating with a masters degree in integrated communication and advertising. I thought this would help me stand out, but maybe not. I have talked to friends and they have all suggested I take low paying entry level jobs, although this advice is helpful it makes me nervous to get paid less than what I am currently being paid in a much more expensive city. Has anyone mad a large change like this? How long did it take to secure a job and what strategy did you take? Thanks!!!!
MomLifeCareer mom
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06/26/19 at 1:36AM UTC
The great news is that you're looking to move to a bigger city with even more job opportunities!
mondblueUpdating my technical skills with cyber.
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06/25/19 at 8:38PM UTC
Daisy0227 the "2hr job search" helps in researching and informational interviewing companies. Continue with how you are doing.
mondblueUpdating my technical skills with cyber.
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06/25/19 at 5:01PM UTC
Have either of you read Steve Dalton's "The 2 Hour Job Search?" Are either of you on LinkedIn with a professional photograph and profile? I am also looking at companies outside my living area and willing to relocate once I have a position in hand, not before. Glassdoor can help in your search for companies in Chicago, LinkedIn can help you in locating people who presently work for the companies which you would like to work for. Get into the LI groups which the company people are in - put in comments, connect with personal invitations to the company people. Recruiters will find you - however in your settings of your profile, make sure your connections can only be seen by you. Recruiters may mine through your connections and see who you know.
Elove4015
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06/26/19 at 3:55PM UTC
Yes, I’ve searched through Glassdoor. Maybe I need to update my LI profile! Thanks for the advice will look up “the two hour job search” !
Daisy0227Quick, Clever, and 98% Delightful!
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06/25/19 at 5:32PM UTC
I haven’t read “the two hour job search” I haven’t done any personal readings since starting grad school! I do have a professional photograph as my LI profile. I have a hard time knowing what to say in this email messages! Thanks so much for the suggestions!
Anonymous
06/25/19 at 3:39PM UTC
Hi Daisy
Im in the same predicament as you. I’m in CA looking to move to Chicago. I’ve heard from a few friends who live in Chi Town that the best way to get hired is going through a recruiter. One friend also suggested I take a leap of faith and just move. So my resume has a Chicago address and they don’t skip my resume. There’s also a lot of job fairs were you can go meet with hiring managers. That’s my next move ... fingers crossed
Daisy0227Quick, Clever, and 98% Delightful!
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06/25/19 at 4:08PM UTC
I haven’t had much luck with recruiters. Do you have any suggestions on a recruiter?
Elove4015
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06/26/19 at 3:53PM UTC
They vary by industry. I’ve been following LaSalle Network and i have sent my resume to a few others. Haven’t heard back so I don’t know how good they really are. I’m hoping the job fair and the on-site interviews will turn something up.
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