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How to Locate Jobs in Another State

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Relocating for a new job takes planning and resources.

Certain job opportunities, such as journalism, require employees to relocate as a part of their career. Some employees relocate for their employers while some individuals move to areas where jobs in their field are plentiful. Relocating is expensive. As of 2009, The Workforce Mobility Association estimates that each company spends an average of $16,110,641 to transfer its employees. Conducting job and moving research helps make the job search easier and allows for the budgeting of moving costs. Individuals must consider relocation factors such as salary, cost of living and professional licensing before relocating.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet Access
  • Updated Resume and cover letter
  • The Directory of Executive & Professional Recruiters
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Instructions

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      Research state cost of living differentials. It is important to compare a state’s taxes and living expenses to your current living situation. Establish salary thresholds that support your current cost of living after relocation. Use an online cost of living calculator to determine the salary amount needed in order to maintain a current lifestyle.

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      Contact a recruiter. Individuals planning to continue in their current career field should contact a recruiter within the relocating state. This is an efficient way of obtaining interviews for professional employees since recruiters work for companies to find qualified individuals. To find a recruiter for a specific area or career field, use “The Directory of Executive & Professional Recruiters,” a reference book which is updated each year. Individuals seeking to start a new career can use the U.S. Department of Labor’s website called O*NET OnLine. This site provides current employment data nationally and by state on all careers tracked by the DOL.

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      Research the state’s requirements on professional licensing. Licensed professionals moving to another state will need to obtain new licensing. Contact the state’s department of licensing, permits and regulation to determine specific state licensing requirements. Most companies require applicants to carry state certified professional licensing.

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      Collect personnel and professional references. Most employers will conduct a criminal background check on new hires and request references. Out-of-state employers pay special attention to references. It is important to have an updated list of personal and professional references. Contact all references to let them know they may be called and to update their information. Excellent references include clergy, previous employers and current co-workers.

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      Clean up your credit and any legal issues to assure a clean background check. Most new hires now face a complete credit and background check as a final step to hire. It is important to review and clean up any credit issue or criminal activities. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the credit agencies to provide a free credit report to consumers every 12 months. Consumers can now visit AnnualCreditReport.com to request a free credit report from each credit-reporting agency. Criminal records are public, so contact the presiding court where any crimes and arrests were committed to request a personal criminal record.

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      Conduct an Internet job search through an Internet Jobs provider. Search and post your resume online to attract opportunities by using the website AllStarJobs.com, which is a central Internet database clearinghouse for all Internet job search providers.

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      Prepare for interviews. When relocating to another area, employers will often ask for a reason for the relocation. Be prepared to answer this question.

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