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3) There are specific reasons to be attracted to the
places you are applying. Let's say you work in
downtown Hartford CT, and live in the area, but you
want more trees, less traffic, and a little less crime
... and you have taken a look and Burlington, VT,
offers lots of what you want and so does coastal Mass.
and Portland Oregon ... and you have an idea of
relocation costs, housing, and school in all three
places. You have vistited the three and would like to
live and work in any ....
No desparation, no out-of-school-nOObness--just a
desire to move to different locations, each of which
brings something desireable to the table.
Cheers,
Sean
--- "Mike O." <obie1121 -at- yahoo -dot- com> wrote:
>
> I can think of two reasons for applying to multiple
> out-of-state locations.
> Both reasons have applied to me at various times in
> my life:
> 1. You are desparate and need a job anywhere. 'Nuff
> said.
> 2. You are entry-level and truly are willing to work
> anywhere. If you are
> just out of college and starting your career, why
> should you have to work
> only in your parent's zip code?
