Looking for Work in Your New Hometown
August 25, 2014
Some people move to a new city because of a work-related transition. But others move because of a spouse’s job, family, or another life change. That means once your Milwaukee movers get your boxes all unloaded, it’s time to hit the streets looking for work. If you find yourself in this situation, here’s a few bits of advice that will make for a successful job hunt.
Update your resume. This may be a no-brainer, but plenty of people use outdated information on their resumes. Even if your info hasn’t changed much from one year to the next, be sure to comb through your resume for potential errors or changes. An inaccurate resume makes you look unprofessional and sloppy.
Scatter the seed. You never know where you’re going to find a great company to work for. Maybe the “dream job” isn’t really always what it’s cracked up to be. At the end of the day, there’s no harm in applying for as many jobs as possible. You can always turn down an offer if it doesn’t seem like the right opportunity.
Apply for jobs in the order that you want them. Applying for jobs – and getting offers – can be a tricky thing to manage. What happens if the company you aren’t so crazy about offers you a job, but you’re still waiting to hear back about that position you really want? If you have the time to spare, consider spacing out your application process. Rate your potential jobs by “A,” “B,” & “C,” and apply for all your “A” jobs in the first week. Apply for the “B” jobs the next week, and so forth. This will give you a little time to line up interviews, hopefully in the order you’d prefer.
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