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By Lori Howard, Career Transformation CoachCertified Story Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer

www.UnearthYourWorth.com

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Agenda�About Lori Howard

�Why Talk About Relocation? – the stats

�What Do We Mean by Relocation?

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�What Do We Mean by Relocation?

�Why Does Relocation Fail?

�How to Successfully Relocate

� Tools for Successful Relocation

�Additional Resources

What Do the Statistics Say?� 32% of US Employers were willing to pay to relocate

employees in 2012*

� 44% of Job Seekers were willing to relocate in 2012*

� Illinois has 7th highest unemployment rate in the US � Illinois has 7th highest unemployment rate in the US (December 2012)

� 43 states, plus Washington, DC, have lower unemployment rates

*source: 2011 CareerBuilder survey

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4 Types of Job Relocation1. Physically relocate your home and immediate

family

� Hiring Company Pays for the Move� Hiring Company Pays for the Move

� You Pay for the Move

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Areas Mostly Likely to Pay for a

Relocation� Engineering

� Information Technology

� Business Development � Business Development

� Sales

� Financial

� Marketing

� Legal

*source: 2011 CareerBuilder survey

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4 Types of Job Relocation1. Physically relocate your home and immediate

family

� Hiring Company Pays for the Move� Hiring Company Pays for the Move

� You Pay for the Move

2. Move to a new location by yourself

3. Very long commute

4. Telecommute/ Work remotely

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Considerations

� Is relocation right for you?

�Professionally and Personally

�Relocation is a CAREER solution, not a �Relocation is a CAREER solution, not a

JOB solution

� Is relocation right for your family?

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Why Relocations Fail

�Overlook cost of living difference

�Assume everyone will adapt

�Underestimate effect of personal changes�Underestimate effect of personal changes

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How to Make the Move�Choose type of relocation

�Research locations

�Research the Cost of Living �Research the Cost of Living

http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-

living/

�Develop a strategy for transition

�Notify your support system

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How to Make the Move� Make sure your job search tools are up-to-date,

professional and market you well (resume, cover

letter, handbill, professional card, LinkedIn profile)

� Practice your interviewing skills using Skype or � Practice your interviewing skills using Skype or

Google Video

� State your desire to relocate in your cover letter,

letter of introduction, LinkedIn profile

� Create a list of target companies

� Leverage your network and contacts

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Other Obstacles� Employer concerns

� Employee concerns

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Tools for Successful Relocation� Cost of Living Comparison Calculator

http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/

� Salaries

http://www.careeronestop.org/SalariesBenefits/Sal_http://www.careeronestop.org/SalariesBenefits/Sal_

default.aspx

http://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm

� Schools: http://www.greatschools.org

� LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com

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Additional Resources

www.UnearthYourWorth.com/depaul

Contact Lori by email:

lori@unearthyourworth.com

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THURSDAY, 2/21/13

Lincoln Park

3:00pm: Turning to Teach K-12

5:30pm: Polish Your Professional

Interviewing Skills

Naperville

5:00pm: ASK Networking Hour

6:00pm: Essential Keys to Creating an Inspiring Brand for Passion & Profit6:00pm: Essential Keys to Creating an Inspiring Brand for Passion & Profit

FRIDAY, 2/22/12

Loop

9:00am: Networking is Dead

10:00am: Incorporate the Library in Your Job Search

11:00am: Project Management when YOU are the Project Manager

12:00pm: Recruiter Panel

2:00pm: Utilize Your Alumni Network

3:00pm: Handling Job Offers