I want to move out of state. I don't really want to quit my current job and just move somewhere without any source of income. If I have to I will, but I want to avoid it, if possible.

My question is how do I go about getting a job out of state before moving to that area?

Does anyone have any experience doing something like this?

The main reason I don't want to just quit my job, move somewhere, and find a job is because I want to move A.S.A.P. saving enough money to hold me over until I can get a job once I move will just take too long.

MOVE TO MAINE!!

can you transfer instead of quit?

Most places you can apply on-line.

that's alot of change, and in this economy, jobs aren't as easy to come by. not impossible, but this might be challenging. the only people i know who have done something similar had networking, a friend who could hook them up where they were going, etc., i'd say visit the area, spend a few days, survey the job climate.

I did when I moved to Idaho, but I first went there on a scouting mission to see what sort of local places were hiring.

Im sure that if you have a destination in mind you can look up on the internet as far as Jobdango (or similar sites), or go through a temp agency near where you're moving. Unless of course the place you work at has any branches near there.

It is a challenge to find jobs in todays economy, but not impossible. Good luck in your search.


TM

Do not move in anticipation of getting a job...especially in this economy. Geez...cover your bases and search the internet BEFORE you move. monster.com, snagajob.com, hotjobs.com will get you started. If you are interested in a specific company, search their website for available positions. It's not rocket science!

I looked into it, and it's not possibl at this time.

Depending on what you do it just might take time to pull it off anyway.

One thing that you can try is to go online and search the help wanted ads in newspapers from the areas where you'd like to move to. Then send your resume out to the prospective employers and explain your situation and focus on your ability and willingness to move ASAP. One thing that they might be curious about is the WHY?!? They might think that you are running away from something.

JMHO! Hope my 2 cents helps.

What state do you want to move to?

Yeah, I was planning on using my vacation time to do a scouting mission in the area I want to move to.

Be very careful the job market is still in the dumps!!

Search, search, search. Online newspapers, state employment centers, temporary services. I've moved more times than I care to acknowledge and have had to overcome this many times.

You just have to search everywhere. Many times you could just have to set up as much as possible, explaining to prospective employers that you are definitely moving to the area and that you are looking to find employment. Many will even let you do a phone interview with a promise of a face to face soon.

Do not do it. You will find yourself homeless..living on the beach, in a makeshift tent, sleeping with a knife on your chest..initially to protect, then to capitulate. True story -- happened to friend who shared this story with me over the weekend...but he has a job helping others and is doing well for himself now.

Roko

how is it tot?
i take it that house didnt happen

Definitely don't quit before you find something new. Start applying for jobs in the area that you want to move to and see if you hear anything back, then go from there.

I've narrowed it down to Virginia or South Carolina (Virginia Beach or Myrtle Beach). Those are subject to change though, I'm still doing research.

Some jobs still are, but you can see signs that the market is starting to turn up. Last week we got a big boost from more of Uncle Sams orders. Maybe im just trying to be a optimist.

TM

No, I didn't get any response when trying to contact them. I'm glad though, I've been wanting to get out of this area for a log while.

well imsorry bout that mate.
still ive made big changes in my life, didnt help much