5 ways to find new job opportunities in a new city

If you're considering moving to a new city, you're probably anxious to secure a decent job in advance of the move. Though your motives for moving might differ from those contemplating a job relocation, it's still a major change that requires careful thought and planning.

Finding new job opportunities in a new city might seem daunting as everything is foreign to you, but it's not that much different from the usual job hunt. You just need to do a bit more research and planning, especially if you intend to nail down a job before making the physical move. So how do you go about it?

Here are 5 ways to find new job opportunities in a new city:

1. Start the job hunt before you move

There's nothing wrong with waiting until you've moved to begin your job hunt, but getting a head start is always a good idea.

Not only does this give you a better idea of what to expect when you do eventually move, but it will also allow you to make informed decisions about where to live, how much you can afford for rent, what the local job market looks like, etc. In simple terms, starting the job hunt before you move will reduce the overall stress of moving.

2. Sign up for job alerts

Instead of spending hours every day browsing the web for new job opportunities, you can have all the relevant job ads automatically emailed to you as frequently as you'd like. All you need to do is create a JobStreet.com profile so you can sign up for customized job alerts based on your job search requirements and you'll be good to go. Rather than spending all those hours browsing through irrelevant job ads, use the time to do a more targeted search instead.

3. Shortlist your dream employers

Make a list of your dream employers based on your priorities. These can range from location, working culture, work-life balance, career development opportunities, daycare facilities, telecommuting, flexible hours, annual vacation allowance, medical coverage, etc.

Instead of limiting your career options to only employers who are advertising, adopt the proactive approach and write to your dream employers to pitch your talents and experience. The bold approach demonstrates confidence and initiative on your part, which is always effective in getting the employer's attention.

4. Get referrals from professional contacts

Do you have friends, family, or professional contacts who know people living and working in the city you're moving to?

Get them to broker an introduction and recommend you to those contacts for possible job prospects. It's the perfect opportunity for you to meet new people, get the lay of the land, and who knows, perhaps even get a couple of job interviews.

5. Join local FB groups

There's a Facebook group for everything these days. You just need to key in the city in the Facebook search bar, and you'll see a list of all local groups for that particular city.

From there, you can ask for tips from the locals on which companies are hiring in the locale. Additionally, it's also useful to join localized social groups to make new friends, familiarize yourself with the area, and get valuable tips and advice on local services, facilities, housing, etc.

There's so much information you can gain from internet research and social networking, not to mention the services offered by job search sites that allow you to search for jobs in different geographical locations. Why not start with our list above? You might be surprised at where it leads.

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SEEK Asia is the extension of the Australian Securities Exchange listed company called SEEK. The company's purpose is to help improve people's lives through a better career. SEEK Asia's database consist of over 500,000 corporate hirers and over 24 million candidates.

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