Applying for Jobs Online - Find a Contact

If you apply online, which most companies do now, do not take the easy way out.  After all, you are likely to be one of dozens, even a couple of hundred of applicants.  Therefore, separate yourself from the pack and make the extra effort to find the hiring manager.  Showing that you are resourceful and identifying the right person will likely increase your response rate.


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Work from Home (WFH) Positions

Work from Home (WFH) Positions

If your personal situation or location requires that you consider full-time work from the comfort of your own home, you can use the Internet to search for jobs that satisfy your objective.

Use key words including "remote job boards", “work from home,”telecommuting jobs", "remote jobs" and you will find results that you help you find the right remote opportunities.

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The Words of a Trusted Colleague

We all need someone who can help us with those job decision making folks. You never know when they will show up. You know how old people are lonely at parties? Well I try and talk to everyone I chat us this old lady who everyone is ignoring. She asks me what I do and I mention I’m trying to get into the entertainment business. She says My grandson is president of NBC can I introduce you? Who is going to say no to his grandmother?

Supporting someone for a job is someone who has the confidence to hire someone. It’s an owner, a stakeholder, someone who others don’t say no.

Once you get your meeting to have to know why you. You have to be respectful of the time you have for your meeting. And you have to explain in simple terms what problems you can solve for them.

If you know this you will have positive results.

It’s not your friends, but their friends, who provide your bear opportunities.

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Job Relocation Tip - Determine job opportunities in your new location.

Find out which major employers are located in the regions that you are considering by using the Internet, public libraries (always a great resource), local newspapers / business journals as well as the local / regional  Chamber of Commerce.

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Job Relocation Tip - Staying with you company.

If you are relocating and planning to stay with you company, you need to consider the following: There are a couple angles you should research when determining where you think the company will be in the next five to 10 years. First, pull market research on the industry in which the company operates. The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on employment by industry, including changes in the past decade and projections for the next decade. Then, if the company is public, dig into its financials to gain an understanding of its viability. You should also consider the company’s

Job Relocation Tip #3 - Relocation Package

Relocation Package

Before deciding to officially relocate, consider having a conversation with your contact at HR about a relocation package. You may be able to negotiate a moving expense reimbursement or even a relocation bonus. Research your company’s relocation policy and make sure to discuss anything you think they should cover. Whatever you end up with, make sure you’re happy with it. It’s also worth it to ask and see if your travel arrangements could be made easier. Who knows, you may end up with a package that’s better than you expected!

Job Relocation Tip#2 - Avoid "Sticker Shock"

Job Relocation Tip#2 - Avoid "Sticker Shock"

There are significant differences in cost of living among US cities and states, especially in regions where the technology sector drives the economy (i.e. SF, Seattle).  Do your research on salaries, cost of living, etc., before making this move.

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