Applying for jobs in a new city

[DeltaBetaBaby]

There is really no reason, in this day and age, that you need to put an address on a resume. Therefore, you can put "Relocating to New York, NY on 9/1/2011" near the top with your e-mail address and phone number. You should also mention it in your cover letter. The key is to make it clear that you have definite relocation plans, not that you are doing a nationwide job search.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

There is really no reason, in this day and age, that you need to put an address on a resume. Therefore, you can put "Relocating to New York, NY on 9/1/2011" near the top with your e-mail address and phone number. You should also mention it in your cover letter. The key is to make it clear that you have definite relocation plans, not that you are doing a nationwide job search.

You say that, and yet I got my most important piece of information for the new job via mail - my offer letter. If you're going to be applying long distance, you're probably going to want to have an address they can send correspondence to.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

You say that, and yet I got my most important piece of information for the new job via mail - my offer letter. If you're going to be applying long distance, you're probably going to want to have an address they can send correspondence to.

I also have gotten mail from a few different places I applied. Granted they were all rejection letters...but I'd rather be safe than sorry!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

You say that, and yet I got my most important piece of information for the new job via mail - my offer letter. If you're going to be applying long distance, you're probably going to want to have an address they can send correspondence to.

By the time you have an offer, you should have met them in person, and filled out additional paperwork that would include your address. If you haven't, and they need it, they will ask.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

By the time you have an offer, you should have met them in person, and filled out additional paperwork that would include your address. If you haven't, and they need it, they will ask.

Not necessarily, I know several people who've been hired after multiple interviews via Skype. My sister among them. Yes, your paperwork will have your address on it, but not putting it on the resume ignores that companies do send paperwork all the time. And what are you going to do, avoid a return address and hide the postmark?


ETA: had another example - I'd gotten background check paperwork in the mail as well, and they did have my address, because it was on the resume.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Not necessarily, I know several people who've been hired after multiple interviews via Skype. My sister among them. Yes, your paperwork will have your address on it, but not putting it on the resume ignores that companies do send paperwork all the time. And what are you going to do, avoid a return address and hide the postmark?

The point is not to hide your current address, it's to give the relevant information on the resume. The relevant information, at the time you are trying to secure an interview, is that you will be living in X city as of Y date.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

The point is not to hide your current address, it's to give the relevant information on the resume. The relevant information, at the time you are trying to secure an interview, is that you will be living in X city as of Y date.

Sorry, I fall squarely on 'provide all relevant contact information' even if it's 'just in case their HR dept head can't figure out his ass from an email and refuses to send out info packets that way.' I would far rather a potential employer have all my contact info, because I never know for sure how they'll respond. Rent a PO Box in the expected city and forward mail on or something if it's that concerning - and you're that certain of a destination - but don't hide it - both the intention (so one doesn't get discounted) and the result (so you're harder to contact.)

I mean sure if you're really really wanted they'll put the extra effort in, but if you're borderline... well that sounds familiar, right?

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I mean sure if you're really really wanted they'll put the extra effort in, but if you're borderline... well that sounds familiar, right?

I'm really really wanted.