4 Comments March 1st, 2009

Would I get more interviews if my address was in the same state as the job?

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Nostril_B asked:


I am looking to get my first job out of college, and having a problem getting interviews. I want to work in Wisconsin, but live in IL. Would I get more interviews if I changed my address from IL to WI? Do hiring personel look at the applicant’s location when considering who to call?

MARIE
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4 Responses to “Would I get more interviews if my address was in the same state as the job?”

  1. jen h Says:
    March 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 am

    YES.

    I own a business and would only want to hire someone local. People dont have time to wait for you to move.

  2. Chatty K Says:
    March 6th, 2009 at 3:58 am

    This is true, but what if you are in a impoverished state? I have never seen a Lamborghini in Utah. Men wearing suits are rare. They never send flowers. Now I ask you, who do we date?

    Seriously, it’s best to put a relative’s address or show them you have an affluent business on the side. They can’t afford to move someone. If they want you bad enough they will. You have a college degree. I bet they will do it.

  3. Alex E Says:
    March 9th, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Honestly, it depends on the employer. I think that more potential employers will be apprehensive about calling someone who they feel lives far from them, even if you really don’t. They may feel that you will be late or perhaps in the winter may not be able to get to work. However, some employers may see this as dedication. In my opinion, it would help to have an address or post office box in the same state as a job that you are interviewing for. States also have different rules when it comes to taxes and legal issues, so I’d recommend a similar address for the place you are looking to work.

  4. Joseph A Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 9:29 am

    I’m a recruiter, and I can tell you that if a hiring manager thinks you are a local candidate, you probably have a better chance of getting the interview. However, if they discover that you’re being misleading, it will likely count against you. Relocation of a candidate is not only expensive, but more time consuming.

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