Are you thinking about making a career move? For many of today’s job seekers, this raises the question of where to call home. The South-West of England is a very appealing area to many people and for obvious reasons, the beaches, walks, and countryside to name a few.
With the cost of living increases across the country, perhaps you’re in search of a place where your money will go further or maybe you’re just craving a different lifestyle pace. Well, if that sounds like you, then perhaps these key tips could help with the move.
Whether you are just starting your search for a new job in a new location or have found one here are a few things to consider.
5 top tips when relocating for work.
- Make sure you research the cost of living: It’s easy to get drawn in by an attractive salary but if the cost of living is expensive you will not see the benefits of the larger wage.
- Make sure you consider moving costs: Moving costs money, that is a fact we can’t hide from. It is essential to know what you can afford to spend on moving, packing, suppliers etc before committing to a job.
- Don’t just rely on email applications: This point is more of an overall job-hunting tip than a moving location one. But it is important to make sure you follow up after you make a job application if you want your dream job in a new area. An employer may receive hundreds of email applications and a great way of showing initiative is phoning up a few days later to make sure they have received your application.
- Be honest about your current location: You may be tempted to do this to show potential employers that you are local and have more chance of getting the job. But instead, try and highlight how you are looking to relocate, not only do you start on the right foot with honesty, but it shows your ambition and drive.
- Make a realistic timeline: Great news you have landed your new job, now the planning really starts. You might be tempted to agree to everything just because you want to start as soon as possible. It is wise to take a step back and discuss all the complications with your new employer, together come up with a plan to give you the smoothest transition over the best time.
