Relocation Issues -- Who Will
Pay?
In light of recent unemployment figures,
and a continual downturn in the labor market, many unemployed
professionals are finding themselves in a bind when their benefits
or severance packages are depleted. It is not easy to compete with
300-600 resumes for one job. Those seeking jobs through postings on
the web or through a professional recruitment service must consider
a new place to live as well as a new employment situation -- if they
are serious about the jobs they are applying for.
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Location, Location.Relocation?
Before you launch that national job search, consider
this: employers who are working with a tight hiring budget may not
be willing to cover the cost of relocation.
Differentiating factors between likely candidates
for a job are important. Does the person have a two year or four
year degree or a Master's Degree? Is the potential candidate located within
reasonable proximity, or will he/she have to relocate - and at whose
expense? In addition, what are the costs of bringing someone in for
an interview?
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Moving without a job? Here's
how!
Q. For my next move, I am relocating to
Greatville to be near my family. I've been told to wait till I move
before job-hunting -- but I'm nervous about moving without a job.
A. You are absolutely right to be nervous. Moving without a job
gives you the thinnest identity of all. Banks and landlords like to
see a number in the block marked "Salary." And socially you're
identified by that "What do you do" question.
1. If you're entry level, you may have to move without a job. But if
you're senior, companies may conduct national searches to fill your
position. They may not give preference to local hires.
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Moving Tips and Checklist
Courtesy of North American Van Lines, here is a checklist of
things to do to prepare to move:
Two-Three Weeks
* Fill and transfer prescriptions for family and pets. Pack them
to travel with you.
* Arrange for shipment of plants and pets. Get immunization
records for pets.
* Dispose of or give away all flammables.
One Week
* Defrost refrigerator and freezer, plus allow thorough air-drying
to prevent mildew. Dispose of perishables.
* Transfer checking and savings accounts.
* Drain fuel and oil from lawnmowers and other power equipment.
Drain water hoses.
* Pack items to be carried in the car, and label "Do Not Move."
* Gather valuables from safe deposit box, drawers, jewelry cases
as well as personal records. Pack them safely to take with you.
* Send clothing, draperies, curtains, rugs out for cleaning and
leave in wrapping. Take down curtain rods, shelves, and TV
antenna.
* Have the car serviced for the trip and have proof of insurance
in car.
Moving Day
* Remember to pack a box of basics you'll need on move-in day
(tools, paper products, all-purpose household cleaners, etc.) Be
sure to have it loaded last so that it will be first off at your
new home.
* Pack suitcases for trip. Remove all bed linens.
* Be available to check items on inventory sheet. .
* Conduct a last minute walk through with your van operator. Make
sure windows are closed, closets empty, lights out and doors
locked.
Dos and Don'ts
* Do keep your copy of inventory, Bill of Lading, Order for
Service, Estimate, household booklet, numbers to call, etc. with
you at all times when moving begins. Don't pack these items with
the shipment.
* Do carefully wrap liquids, cleansers, and shampoos in plastic
wrap or liners.
* Don't pack paint, bottles of bleach, gas cans, or other
inflammables. It is against federal law for movers to transport
flammables and combustibles.
* Do back up your PC with copies of all your files. Put in a
scratch diskette to park your hard drive. Try to pack the PC in
its original carton. Remove CD's from your player before packing
and put the discs back in their cases. Wrap multi-play cartridges
separately.
* Do moisten plants before placing them in cartons. Know that
professional movers are prohibited from moving plants unless
delivery is scheduled within 24 hours or is less than 150 miles
away.
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