Award Winning Rocklin Movers Give Advice On Relocating For Employment.

Online, December 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Want to move to another state or even just another city, but are fearful of how you will find a job there? Here are a few simple tips to make that happen!!

Post your resume' in the area you want to go to. So simple, yet so profound. . When searching the resume' engines it employers usually only look at people who are already in their area, not at those who plan to be there.

Use a local address on your profile and resume'. Even though you don't live there yet, it helps when employers search for potential candidates. If you do not presently have a dwelling in any particular city, ask a friend if you can use their address. If you have to, get a PO Box in the city you plan to move to. Many employers only look for local candidates, it's easier on them. So being a local (even before you are) helps your chances of getting that initial call.

Be aware of differences in wages, cost of living varies state to state. If you're moving from California to Mississippi you can expect the cost of living to be dramatically different. Know this and set reasonable expectations for what your wages will likely be in that area. Don't price yourself out of a market by having too high (or too low) expectations of pay range.

Let the recruiter or manager know, you are relocating. It is ok to be open with why you are moving. To be with family, friends? Change of pace? Having a specific reason is more comfortable to a potential employer than moving across country, "just because".

Expect to pay for the relocation yourself. While many companies do pay to move "Star employees" do not simply expect this. Furthermore if the job is worth the move, perhaps it's worth paying for the move to get the better job.

Reach Out. Let recruiters know all of the above information. This is your best resource to talk to about open positions in a particular field, the going pay rates for positions, and places you could potentially relocate to.

For more tips on relocating for a new job or moving information, call Heather Evans at the Sacramento, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 916-852-7411 or visit www.twomensacramento.com

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and more than 1,200 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated, and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete home and business moves, as well as packing and unpacking services.