Applying for jobs from distances away

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landrybj

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I live out on the east coast at the moment but I'm thinking a move might be in my best interest. I'm wondering how receptive companies are towards job seekers that don't live in the local city or surrounding area. I�m particularly thinking about Calgary or Toronto. Can anyone share their experience or observations?
 
I faced a smilar situation. I was told by recruitor to try to get a friend that lives in the city with that address to put on your resume. Perhaps you could also activate a phone with the area code of that city....or just say f&&k it and move.
 
I just did it. From the Midwest to East Coast.

First contact head hunters, companies, etc. Set up interviews 5-7 weeks ahead.
Thursday & Friday's, 3 each day, and fly out there. The flight and hotel package
would be cheaper if you leave on a wednesday night or thursday morning on expedia if you book, 5-7 weeks ahead ($300-350 all in).

It tell the person you interviewed by that you are serious!
If you have a good resume, you should be fine. Really, you have to go out there anyway to find a place to live. I don't suggest doing that over the phone or internet alone...

my 2 cents
 
Yah, I'm lucky as I have a brother living in Calgary and friends I could stay with in Toronto if I had to. I appreciate the feedback smgardy and Zforce12000
 
as another soon to be expatriated bluenoser I also thank you for the advice!
 
It happened to me not too long ago from west coast to the east. I believe I only put down Toronto on my resume at the time without a specific address and phone number wasn't local.
 
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