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Out of state cover letter
I am currently working and living in Virgina, three years ago I was laid off and couldnt find work in my home state of New Jersey. I found a job here in Va. I truly feel blessed that I have a job and I am very grateful to my sister and her family for the roof over my head, they have been great to me though this whole ordeal. I have been trying to get back to NJ, where I have a home, but no job, I have applied for several jobs in NJ, but have gotten not responses back. My question is should I use my NJ address on my cover letter/resmume or my VA address?
Re: Out of state cover letter
Hmm, this is really tricky. While I don't think companies can technically discriminate against an applicant who's out of state, I think many may prefer applicants who are in the area. For that reason, it might be better to put your NJ address. However, you obviously have to be prepared if a company expects you to come into an interview with only 24 hours' notice because they think you're in the area! Most companies communicate via email nowadays, but on the off chance that a company communicates via snail mail, you'll have to think about how often you'll get your NJ mail. I doubt the reason you haven't heard from the jobs is because of the VA address - it's most likely that companies receive a significant number of applicants with the economy the way it is. Sorry! Not much help here - the best I can say is good luck! Keep sending out resumes - sometimes it just takes time.
I would use an address in the state where you are applying. Or include both.
I have seen job listings that say if you don't live within 15 minutes or __ number of miles, not to apply.
Write it like this:
Name
Current address
Relocating to (new city) on (date)
ETA. This suggests they don't have to pay your relocating expenses, so that helps.
Also, i disagree with advice to use your NJ address. Will you really be able to give two weeks? I wouldn't think so, and by saying when you will move, it helps them understand your timeline without you being sketchy and saying, "Oh BTW, I don't really live in NJ so I need more than two weeks." Or you don't have to skip out early on your current employer. I cannot think of a reasonable situation where someone would move and quit a job successfully in two weeks.
I'm doing the same thing and I really like this idea. The one problem with using your NJ address is that it isn't that hard ro find out you don't really live there (even if it's when someone tries to schedule an interview that they find out you actually live out of town) and the last thing you want to do is come accross as dishonest