Laid Off Workers Are Moving to New Cities and States for Jobs

In the current economic climate people are getting more and more desperate to find jobs. As companies layoff employees and the unemployment rate grows, people are no longer looking for a dream job - they are looking for any job. For many this means moving to where the jobs are, even if the job is in a new town or a new state altogether. A Popular Move for Laid Off EmployeesCompanies layoff employees and workers are left wondering what to do next. A joint study by CareerBuilder and USA Today shows that many laid off employees are open to relocating in order to find a job. Roughly 39% of jobseekers are willing to move to a new city or state in order to find work, while 28% of hiring managers are willing to pay relocation expenses for the right candidate. Further, 23% of employers are saying they want to hire top talent that was not available in a healthier economy. Relocating could be a good option for people working in a niche market or people with transferable skills.Before Moving, a Few Factors to ConsiderMoving can be stressful and it can be expensive for a laid off worker(,especially if finances are tight). Also, if companies layoff employees at alarming rates in your destination city you may want to reconsider relocating altogether. Before taking on a big decision such as relocating it is a good idea to research the job market for your industry in various cities. You can go to the website CareerOneStop to find state-specific economic trends for each occupation and compare wages between states or regions within a state. You may also want to build your networking skills so that you'll have friends and contacts in your new location. Also, its often a good idea to find a job before relocating. So tell employers you are willing to relocate and ask if they are willing to pay for the expenses.Which Cities Should (you) -a Laid Off Worker- Consider?You'll want to know the city's job outlook and whether employers will layoff workers in the future. However, you'll also want to consider how you'll fit into the city's culture. If you hate to drive then check its public transportation system, if you have kids check the city's school system. Also be sure to find how the cost of living compares to your potential new salary. Research shows that certain cities rank higher in satisfaction in terms of weather, safety, schools, job outlook and cost of living. The most popular cities for relocation now are: Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Boston, MA. Also popular are Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, and Houston, TX.A New Town Could Be What You NeedMoving to a new town is not for everybody but it is an increasingly popular option for many. This is especially true for people who have transferable skills and are willing to work in a variety of jobs, or people in a niche industry. However, if you are a laid off employee you'll want to check if companies in your chosen city will layoff workers in the near future. After all, you don't want to move and get caught in the same situation again.

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