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Katja144 · Expert Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 176 Career Advice: +2/-0

This is something that I haven't been able to get a definitive answer on: I'm looking to relocate to a different area, and hence am looking for jobs in that area. Do I need to mention in my cover letter that I am looking to relocate, or will they get that idea? I mean, they're not going to assume I'm going to make a 2-hours-one-way commute every day, right? Or look at my address and say "that idiot, applying for a job with us, doesn't she know we're nowhere near where she lives?"

I've tried addressing that in my cover letter but I've not yet found a good way. The best I've come up with is something like "I will be moving to the area upon finding employment" but that sounds more like "I need a job there and I guess your company will do" than "I want to work for you and I'm willing to relocate to do so."

And is there any way to bring up--in an interview perhaps, or even sooner?--that the only reason I'm leaving my current job is because I want to relocate? I'm worried about looking like a job hopper, when really the only reason is that I just need to live somewhere else, otherwise I'd stick around with my current company.

lexa10881 · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:22 am Post subject:

Put in your resumes and cover letters, and leave out the part about relocation. That should be a topic addressed during an interview. Then, you can better express yourself and not sound too needy. Your skills should be the focus of your resume/cover letters, not your relocation needs.

http://www.cvtips.com/cover_letter_general.html

Roshni Poddar

I would agree...Mentioning relocation criteria leaves a wrong impression....They might not accept you for not being flexible in terms of location... Sad

cv

Be direct and honest.
Let them know clearly that you will be re-loacating once you ge the job.

These can be of help

http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/Need-advice-on-relocating-vt2691.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/job-offer--money-issues-w--relocation-and-travel-expenses-vt1023.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/when-to-apply-for-jobs-vt3713.html
http://www.cvtips.com/relocate_spouse_resign_job.html

KA · Expert Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 235 Career Advice: +2/-0

You can simply say "intersted in relocting to ABC city"

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