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Looking for a Job in a New Market

Q:   Dear Seymour, I am a young professional who has been in the Logistics field for the last 10 years. I am now looking to relocate to a warmer climate such as GA or NC, but need to have employment first. Would it be smart to start dialogue with a staffing company in the area first?

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A: Dear Logistics professional,

First and foremost, make sure you have narrowed down the market(s) where you want to live and work. Pay attention to cost of living and financial facts about the areas, as well as whether or not they offer you activities that interest you, such as parks, museums, sporting activities, etc.

Contacting a local staffing and recruiting company is certainly one step you could take to get the job hunt started, especially if you are want to relocate to an area of the country that you are unfamiliar with.

A staffing company can provide you with a wide array of opportunities, and the professional recruiters will know exactly which companies are in need of talent with your level experience.

Another suggestion would be to conduct some research about trade organizations and chapters located in the markets where you are looking to move. Not only do these organizations have searchable job boards and databases, but you can begin to make connections with people, and have contacts once you relocate to a new city.

You can also consider blogging. Industry blogs can open you up to a wide audience of colleagues all over the country. Someone might know someone in Georgia or the Carolinas, or a blogger may work for a company that has offices in those areas, and can point you in the right direction.

Good luck on your search, and enjoy soaking up the sun in your new surroundings!