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By Lori Howard, Career Transformation CoachCertified Story Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer
www.UnearthYourWorth.com
Copyright 2013 Lori Howard. All rights reserved.
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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:
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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