I'm trying to get a job in a new city I don't know anyone in. I've been connecting and messaging people in the area at companies I'm interested in, but the response has been low. My resume has "looking to relocate" to help signal my goal, but I'm wondering if that's not a good strategy. Are there any other tips for trying to get a job in a new city you all might have?

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Relo packages are not reserved for CD and up I got one as a mid. I would remove the looking to relocate from your resume. The market is just tough all over, especially if you’re trying to go from a small market to a bigger one. Just keep applying/reaching out to places you want to be at and be transparent about your intention to move. Not every place will offer relo so be prepared financially to do so on your own. Try to get some virtual coffees with people who work in the cities you’re applying to in the meantime. Best of luck!

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People will assume you want a relo package. Which isn’t something they will do at your level.

I got a relocation package as a junior. It’s small and yes rare at a lower level but not impossible. If you’re a senior you totally can get one. It’s honestly just the market and how bad they want you tbh

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