How to be clear I’m open to relocation?
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Anonymous
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The job market for my field in DC is dead right now thanks to the nonsense with federal rifs and contract cancellations. Looking at jobs in NYC and Boston and Chicago. While not my first choice, I’m open to moving for the right role. I’m talking to a recruiter about one I really want right now — been through 2 conversations so far and for both convos they kept harping on the fact I’m not in NYC. I tried to be clear that I will move but they seemed unconvinced.
Any tips on being clear I will move?? |
Anonymous
Explicitly state in writing and in conversation(s), "I am happy to relocate." |
Anonymous
| They may also be uncomfortable about the cost of relocating you. If you can, tell them you need minimal or no relocation assistance. |
Anonymous
| What about when applying with ATS systems? I’ve read that some will auto reject if you don’t have a local address. Should I use a friend’s address instead of my own? |
Anonymous
I was wondering if people still did this. After college (DC school) my DC grouphouse was like the de-facto address for friends applying to jobs here who had to move home to live with their parents. They'd just be ready to hop on a flight/drive/bus at a moments notice for an interview. It worked out in several cases. Obviously no relocation package though, this was entry level stuff. |
Anonymous
| Use a friend's address or do not list your current address. |
Anonymous
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A) Use a friend's address.
B) Explicitly say that you will self-relocate for the right opportunity. |