How to get a job somewhere you dont live?

Melissaxxx

Hello, myself and my boyfriend are looking to move to livingston but not without a job offer.

i am struggling to find jobs to apply for and how id get one if i dont live in livingston at the moment?

any websites i can use or something i could do?

InsideInsurance

What sort of jobs?

National chains normally advertise on their websites. Many recruitment agencies are national and you can always contact the local ones. Job boards like Monster and the Job Centre allow you to specify a location for the job.

The only ones you are really going to be missing are the smaller local shops etc that just advertise in their own windows but then an occasional trip down to the area (which presumably youll have to do to find a home) will allow you to cover that off.

My issue is finding jobs in my own area, finding them elsewhere is never a problem.

Melissaxxx

InsideInsurance wrote: »

What sort of jobs?

National chains normally advertise on their websites. Many recruitment agencies are national and you can always contact the local ones. Job boards like Monster and the Job Centre allow you to specify a location for the job.

The only ones you are really going to be missing are the smaller local shops etc that just advertise in their own windows but then an occasional trip down to the area (which presumably youll have to do to find a home) will allow you to cover that off.

My issue is finding jobs in my own area, finding them elsewhere is never a problem.

hello, thank you for your reply.
i have been doing that, but not getting any replies just yet. I will just stick at it until i hear something. We are looking for any jobs, good pay so we can afford rent though

InsideInsurance

You need to make it very clear that you are intending to move there by X date and dont assume that they realise this as some will think you havent read the location or think you intend to commute etc.

Of cause in some areas of the job market its very hard out there and so even local people with experience etc are applying for 40+ jobs and not getting a single acknowledgement