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I grew up in the DC area and moved to SF for a couple of years when a company hired me out there. They ended up paying for the move, the airfare for the intervi

I grew up in the DC area and moved to SF for a couple of years when a company hired me out there. They ended up paying for the move, the airfare for the interview, etc. My advice: don't worry about the move, worry about finding a company you love. They'll inevitably ask you about relocating during the screening/interview and you'll simply say "yes." In my case, I was looking for an employer prior to moving (so they'd pay for my wife and I to move there).

jasonneal 16y ago
Thanks for the advice. I think it makes sense, and I agree that I should focus on the job and not the move. I will add, I had a phone interview with a large website/company for finding used/new cars, and it sounded like the perfect opportunity (California), but in the phone interview I was told that they don't offer relocation because there are so many talented people in the area, they have no reason to pay to relocate someone there. This kind of rubbed me the wrong way, mainly because I am very passionate about my work, and I felt this position was perfect for me. I'm hoping this kind of attitude isn't the norm - I equate this to telling a current employee they are "replaceable."
- paulsingh 16y ago
  Don't let these guys get to you. Focus on being the best candidate and they'll naturally want you to move (and you'll have the leverage to ask them to pay). An alternative is that you pay for yourself to move out there prior to the job hunt. :)
- michael_dorfman 16y ago
  I'm hoping this kind of attitude isn't the norm - I equate this to telling a current employee they are "replaceable." Employees are replaceable; so are jobs. The important thing is to remember where you are in the process. Take a look at what you wrote: it sounded like the perfect opportunity, I felt this position was perfect for me. Remember that they person on the other end of the phone is not interested in if the position is perfect for you-- he's interested in if you are perfect for the position. If I were you, I'd make sure that I was sending out a vibe of "this is how I can solve your problems", not "what can you do for me?" If you can convince them you are the best guy for the job, getting the relocation paid won't be a problem-- trust me. I've hired employees from far-off countries, at great expense and hassle with visas, because I felt they were the right person to do the job.
  - jasonneal 16y ago
    Thanks for pointing that out. I don't want to come off as arrogant. Going forward I will be more constructive as far as explaining what I can do for the company and what problems I could solve, rather than just saying "I feel I'm a perfect fit" like I have been saying. I really appreciate the help.

jasonneal 16y ago

Thanks for the advice. I think it makes sense, and I agree that I should focus on the job and not the move. I will add, I had a phone interview with a large website/company for finding used/new cars, and it sounded like the perfect opportunity (California), but in the phone interview I was told that they don't offer relocation because there are so many talented people in the area, they have no reason to pay to relocate someone there. This kind of rubbed me the wrong way, mainly because I am very passionate about my work, and I felt this position was perfect for me. I'm hoping this kind of attitude isn't the norm - I equate this to telling a current employee they are "replaceable."

paulsingh 16y ago
Don't let these guys get to you. Focus on being the best candidate and they'll naturally want you to move (and you'll have the leverage to ask them to pay). An alternative is that you pay for yourself to move out there prior to the job hunt. :)
michael_dorfman 16y ago
I'm hoping this kind of attitude isn't the norm - I equate this to telling a current employee they are "replaceable." Employees are replaceable; so are jobs. The important thing is to remember where you are in the process. Take a look at what you wrote: it sounded like the perfect opportunity, I felt this position was perfect for me. Remember that they person on the other end of the phone is not interested in if the position is perfect for you-- he's interested in if you are perfect for the position. If I were you, I'd make sure that I was sending out a vibe of "this is how I can solve your problems", not "what can you do for me?" If you can convince them you are the best guy for the job, getting the relocation paid won't be a problem-- trust me. I've hired employees from far-off countries, at great expense and hassle with visas, because I felt they were the right person to do the job.
- jasonneal 16y ago
  Thanks for pointing that out. I don't want to come off as arrogant. Going forward I will be more constructive as far as explaining what I can do for the company and what problems I could solve, rather than just saying "I feel I'm a perfect fit" like I have been saying. I really appreciate the help.