How to Get a Job in a Different City
51mBeginner2021-09-02
Authors

Jenny Foss
Career Strategist, Speaker, Recruiter, Voice of JobJenny.com
Course details
Especially in a tight hiring market, people tend to feel that finding and landing jobs outside of their immediate area is out of reach. In this course, career strategist Jenny Foss assuages these fears and shows you tangible steps and techniques to secure an out-of-town job. Jenny explains the basics of finding a job in a different city and shows you how to get clear on your goals in making this career move. She walks you through building a network that supports your goals and updating your cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile to address your goals and motivate recruiters and hiring managers to reach out. Jenny discusses applying for jobs out of your area, then goes over how to nail interviews and negotiate a great package.
Skills covered
Job SearchingCareer DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Landing a job in a different city
1. Before You Commit to a Move
- 02 - Basics of finding an out-of-town job
- 03 - Get clear on your goals
2. Building a Network
- 04 - Schedule informational interviews
- 05 - Enlist local recruiters and temp agencies
- 06 - Contact professional associations
3. Updating Your Paperwork
- 07 - Cover letter dos and don'ts
- 08 - Resume dos and don'ts
- 09 - LinkedIn dos and don'ts
4. Applying for Jobs
- 10 - The challenges of online applications
- 11 - Create a dream company list
- 12 - Approach potential employers directly
5. Interviewing and Negotiating
- 13 - Prepare for the interview
- 14 - Nail the interview
- 15 - Negotiate a great package