By Lori Howard, Career Transformation Coach Certified Story … · 2013-02-21 · professional and market you well (resume, cover letter, handbill, professional card, LinkedIn profile)

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?


�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


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


Areas Mostly Likely to Pay for a

Relocation� Engineering

� Information Technology

� Business Development � Business Development

� Sales

� Financial

� Marketing

� Legal

*source: 2011 CareerBuilder survey


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


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?


Why Relocations Fail

�Overlook cost of living difference

�Assume everyone will adapt

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


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


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


Other Obstacles� Employer concerns

� Employee concerns


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


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

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By Lori Howard, Career Transformation Coach Certified Story … · 2013-02-21 · professional and market you well (resume, cover letter, handbill, professional card, LinkedIn profile)