17 Tips for Finding a Job in a Different City

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17 tips for finding a job in a different city

by Kathy Bernard

 

Several people have asked me how to land a job in a different city. Some had given up on finding work in their community. Others wanted to pursue a new adventure or find a position that pays better elsewhere. Many just wanted to expand their job search to a wider area.

Regardless of their reason, I gave them the same advice: Establish yourself as a local, even if you don’t yet live in your target city. Why? Many companies prefer to hire locally to avoid transportation and relocation expenses and the risks involved in hiring someone who may decide not to move after all.

 

To compete successfully against locals for out-of-town jobs, follow these steps: