How to Move to the Big City
7. Get in touch with “old friends.”
Make use of your alumni association, your old college roommate, that cousin you haven’t seen in years or whoever else is living where you want to live. Be courteous and mindful of people’s busy schedules, but let everyone know that you intend to move and they types of opportunities that strike your interest. You never know where you might get a lead on an apartment or a job. Be your own biggest cheerleader. Your enthusiasm will infect others.
8. Send that resume and perfectly crafted cover letter.
Some employers are hesitant to or even flat out refuse to consider out-of-state resumes. You might be tempted to lie and say you already live in that city. DO. NOT. LIE. How embarrassing would it be if they ring you up to come in for a quick interview with only a few hours or a day’s notice? In your cover letter, explain that you will be moving to that city by such and such date and that you will be visiting on such and such date and would love to come in for an interview if at all possible.
9. Have a plan A, B , C and D.
If it starts to look like your dream job isn’t going to appear anytime soon, would you be willing to work two so-so jobs and move to the city anyway and just keep submitting resumes? Have a back-up plan.
