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Conducting a Long Distance Job Search

Many people looking for jobs in the Phoenix area are moving fromanother state. A long distance job search can be difficult, especially in a state where workers are somewhat transient and employers are often unwilling to hire someone who doesn't live here already. If you've decided you are coming to Phoenix, here are some resources to help you plan your long distance job search.
  1. Local Newspapers in Phoenix

Books for Job Seekers and Career Changers

From your About Guide to Human Resources. These books will help you: learn about the job market, translate your most important needs, interests, and goals into a rewarding career, and discover techniques for a successful job search.

How to Conduct a Long-Distance Job Search

This article by Katharine Hansen and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. of Quintessential Careers addresses many general issues about long distance job search.

Long Distance Job Search

From SmartPros. "With the Internet, Web sites, email and fax capabilities, it is increasingly easy to identify prospective employers and communicate effectively with them despite great distances."

Long Distance Job Search

Webster University has some tips that are also applicable to other people besides college students.

Relocation: Job Search

Your About Guide to Job Searching provides guidance for getting ready to relocate to Phoenix and to hopefully have a job waiting for you when you arrive.

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