Job Search Tips When You're Relocating

Every once in a while I work with a client who is relocating to another part of the country. One of their concerns is that their resume will be overlooked because they are currently residing in a different geographic area. Here are some suggestions to overcome this concern:

• Consider just using your name, email address, and phone number on your resume and omit the mailing address.
• Another option: If you have a relative or know someone in the geographic area, ask if you can use their address as a temporary mailing address for your resume. 
• If you do not know of anyone in the area, do some research and see if there is a business such as Mail Boxes, Etc. By using such a business, your mailing address will consist of a street address, along with a suite number that is associated with your mail box number.
• Consider purchasing a track phone from the area where you would like to move. This will allow you to use a phone number with an area code that is local to your desired new geographical area.

Finally, if you're looking to relocate, brush up on your telephone or Skype interview skills.  Many companies use these methods during preliminary interviews for candidates who are not in the area.