Wierd and complex question.....
My husband has been w/ his company for a long time. While he is happy there, things are changing and we don't think we want to be part of the change. He has moved up there considerably. So he feels a sense of loyalty to a point. However, one of their biggest accounts is being relocated 6 hours away from where we live, and they have bascially said if he wants to keep this job, we WILL be going too.
The problem is that we would be going from a location we only like because of our family's being here, to a location w/ obviously no family, worse weather, worse atmosphere etc. And a new boss has been brought in that my husband really has a hard time dealing with. He's very arrogant, cold, rude to be honest. Just not someone my husband wants to continue to report to if he can help it.
He has looked around out area for a new job, but there's really nothing around us. So he wants to look elsewhere. We are looking towards Virginia, Tennesse, etc But not too south.How do we go about seeking jobs in completely unfamiliar territory? My husband has an outstanding work history, and has a Bachelor's degree, working on his masters. Thanks for any tips! I hope to find something before we have to make this dreaded move lol
YES I realize we would still be relocating, we just don't want to relocate there, and I didn't know how to word the question :)
I would try LinkedIn, my hubby uses that site and dice.com. Depending on what type of work he does there are all kinds of websites for job seekers. There are even sites that are job or pay specfic. He can create a profile and put in what areas he is willing to relocate to.
I can think of a couple of avenues.
First, check Craigslist for any postings for jobs in the areas you are considering. Sit down and figure out a date(s) that hubby can be in the area for interviews and send a cover letter with his resume stating that he plans to relocate to that area and providing the date he will be there and available for an interview.
Second, check with employment agencies in the new area to see what's available.
Third, have hubby spend a few days in the chosen location pounding the pavement handing out resumes.
Good luck!
Find a headhunter. You have to pay them a service fee but they will know the area better than anyone.
I don't know what industry your husband is in but there are headhunters that specialize in certain industries. Does your husband network? If so, he might be able to do it that way, discretely of course! Check with competitors and see if they are hiring.
In this economy, it is difficult to relocate. Most companies will not pay for a relocation for a new employee unless they are a certain level so you need to take that into account. It is easier to find a job when you have a job. Use Monster, Careerbuilder and Craigslist. Good luck!!!
Does he have an account on LinkedIn? It is the high tech networking site. Once you post there you can connect with folks you know and get recommendations. I just out-of-the-blue had a headhunter email me from my LinkedIn profile (basically an upload of your resume).
I second the opinion to find a local placement agency in the area you want to work.
Headhunters/recruiters (placement firms) are very good for this kind of thing. Add their discretion and networks to the mix and you could be discussing interviews within days. Good luck.
There are many options out there. I don't know what your husband does.
- Linked In.com - it is a networking site -
- Monster.com
- USAJOBS.com
I sent you a PM - let me see what I can do to help you! I have a network and pipeline.
There are other options - I have contacts in many places. It helps to know what your husband does.
Id look online. Maybe try craigslist?
My husband put his resume on monster and career builder with fantastic results. Seriously, he would get 3 or 4 calls a day from head hunters. The job he has now, HR found his resume online and called him personally. Good Luck!
Most everything is online now. Look up all his competitors in the same indutry and submit online resume and applications - select YES for willing to relocate. Once you've saturated his industry, then start thinking about dream job, where would he love to work? Send them all apps and resumes too. You've got to have a several pronged approach though. Also mail hard copy reumes to the companies he's most interested in. Join Linked-In. Join converstaion boards online for people in that industry and network within the group. Look for a countrywide employment agency that might loacte a job fo him. Try a bit of everything. Plus put a searchable resume on all the job sites, Career builder, monster, etc. Good Luck
