US jobs, relocation, travel for interview

[seanjoe 1]

Hi,

Was looking for this thread but to no avail.

If I decide to base myself in a place (on a whim), say Houston, and I start applying and get calls from out of state employers, do they normally pay for travel to the interview? Is this normal as the US is such a big place unlike the UK.

Also, is relocation costs normally paid when you are a new immigrant to the US? IS this normal practice? If so, what do they provide?

Finally, is an address in one state provided on a CV going to jeopardise a chance of a job in another state?

[canadian_wife 1,827]

Welcome!

These answers are simply from my experiences

1) No, the applicant is expected to cover travel plans initially. However, the company may pay for travel costs if, say, the applicant needs to travel to sign a contract.

2) Depends on the company and the position. For example, a teacher would be expected to cover all relocation costs. However, a bank VP may have their relocation costs reimbursed.

3) No

good luck

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

First of all, it's called a resume here, not a cv

And I'd make sure you put on it somewhere that you are legal to work in the US, especially if all your experience is UK based.

Whether interviewers pay for relocation depends on the job- for high level jogs (senior management) or sought after(some specialist sciences and IT), generally yes. For most other stuff, generally no. With relocation costs, many employers will pay something, especially for higher level jobs, but it rarely covers all of the cost, and often has to be paid back if you lave before a certain time in the job is up. If you are refering to international moving costs then no, that is rarely covered, unless you come on a work visa of course.

The address issue: for the average job, yes it can matter. Employers will give preference to candidates closer to them because it is easier to schedule interviews. Again, depends on the job and your qualifications.

I highly recommend: http://www.askamanager.org/ I learnt a lot about resumes, interviewing and other stuff from that site.

[VOL 425]

Years Ago I worked for an IT company. I would read the employment contracts and some people got paid moving expenses and some didn't, I think it was for those who requested it.

I would ask for all kind of perks once signing a contract to work, all they can say is no.