Question by 42: Getting a phone number/address where I plan to move?
Just wondering if anyone has done this, and if it was a successful move.
My wife and I are planning to move from metro DC to the Seattle area when our lease is up in the spring. With such a huge move, I’m afraid that hiring managers are just looking at my resume and tossing it in the trash when they see “Alexandria, Virginia” in the header.
I’ve heard some people say that they’ve set up a local address and phone number in the area where they plan to move, to at least get their foot in the door with hiring managers. Then if they ask you about your residency status, you can just say you’re “in the process of relocating,” or something like that.
I’d hate to do something like that and then trip myself up, especially if it made me look dishonest with a potential future employer.
So I’m just wondering, first, if anyone has tried this, and second, how you actually DID it. I know I can just set up a P.O. box, but how do you get a phone number in an area where you don’t live? Can you go to your cell phone provider and just ask for an out-of-area number? How does that work?
I also have the possibility of working with a staffing agency, but I’d like to try finding a job on my own terms first.
Syed, thanks for the input. I don’t know anyone in the area, unfortunately, but I will make sure to add that I’m planning to pay for relocation myself (which is true).
Best answer:
Answer by Syed R
You may be correct given the state of the economy. Why would I hire someone from VA if I can find local talent unless you have that unique qualification that no one locally offers. Even if you do, chances are remote unless you clearly mention in your cover letter that you are relocating at your expense.
Do you know anyone locally who will allow you to use their address?
You can use your existing cell phone number or ask your carrier to give you a number for that area. No one cares about the area code of cell phones any more.
Good luck!!!
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Sid^The^Sloth Says:
You could subscribe to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service. VoIP allows you to have a number/area code of your choice using a high speed internet connection. I’m only familiar with one service (Vonage) but I haven’t used it. You could try browsing for other companies.
Good luck with the move. =)
