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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 500961" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I've always had a problem getting a job that is a long distance away from where I already live- for the same reason they told your husband- they are concerned about it being such a long distance move. So here's what I started doing- whenever you (he) put a job app in for something out of state, say that you are planning on moving there in the near future and need to get a job lined up there and "that" job sounds ideal for you. For whatever reason, that helps a lot.</p><p></p><p></p><p>As far as this particular one, I don't know there might not be much he can do now. It might be preferable to send a prof letter than to call- husband can write a thank you letter for the interview (or whatever), mention how much he and his wife wanted to move to the area and were prepared to move, and if something falls thru with their next candidate for the position, he'd appreciate them reconsidering him. Be prof no matter what. I once went to an interview but then found that they had chosen someone else as "their first choice" to offer the position to. I really wanted the job and sent my follow-up/thank you letter anyway and lo and behold, the guy they offered the job to didn't respond promptly and then when he did, he wasn't prof so they had rec'd my letter and decided I was more prof and they offered the job to me. You never know- also- he could mention (if you deem it a prof where this is acceptable) to ask in the letter that they forward his name and contact info to others in the area offering a similar position, or something along those lines.</p><p></p><p>But to do anything- yes, I would- he has nothing to lose.</p><p></p><p>Another thought- after he sends the thank you letter, he can send some resumes/apps to others in the prof who know this comapny. They might be walking around at prof seminars, mention his name and think they missed out on a good deal. He could land a job someplace else to start with, you move, then a year or two later, this place snatch him up. There is strategy involved- don't bomabard cos with phone calls for a job on a Mon morning, no matter what anyone tells you. Call end of day on Thurs when people are stressed over figuring out they'll have to work another weekend if they don't get more help in. It's all about strategy when there are tons of people qualified trying to get the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 500961, member: 3699"] I've always had a problem getting a job that is a long distance away from where I already live- for the same reason they told your husband- they are concerned about it being such a long distance move. So here's what I started doing- whenever you (he) put a job app in for something out of state, say that you are planning on moving there in the near future and need to get a job lined up there and "that" job sounds ideal for you. For whatever reason, that helps a lot. As far as this particular one, I don't know there might not be much he can do now. It might be preferable to send a prof letter than to call- husband can write a thank you letter for the interview (or whatever), mention how much he and his wife wanted to move to the area and were prepared to move, and if something falls thru with their next candidate for the position, he'd appreciate them reconsidering him. Be prof no matter what. I once went to an interview but then found that they had chosen someone else as "their first choice" to offer the position to. I really wanted the job and sent my follow-up/thank you letter anyway and lo and behold, the guy they offered the job to didn't respond promptly and then when he did, he wasn't prof so they had rec'd my letter and decided I was more prof and they offered the job to me. You never know- also- he could mention (if you deem it a prof where this is acceptable) to ask in the letter that they forward his name and contact info to others in the area offering a similar position, or something along those lines. But to do anything- yes, I would- he has nothing to lose. Another thought- after he sends the thank you letter, he can send some resumes/apps to others in the prof who know this comapny. They might be walking around at prof seminars, mention his name and think they missed out on a good deal. He could land a job someplace else to start with, you move, then a year or two later, this place snatch him up. There is strategy involved- don't bomabard cos with phone calls for a job on a Mon morning, no matter what anyone tells you. Call end of day on Thurs when people are stressed over figuring out they'll have to work another weekend if they don't get more help in. It's all about strategy when there are tons of people qualified trying to get the job. [/QUOTE]
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