Gallup did a poll and asked US residents if they would move away from their states, given the chance. The results were pretty amazing. In nine US states, more than 40% of those polled were ready and willing to move.
What does that tell you? Well for one, the states were mostly cold weather states and we just had a doozy of a winter. Secondly, some of the states are states with few new jobs or an overall lack of jobs. Candidate relocation for better employment in on the rise. The states listed as “ready to leave” states were:
- Illinois
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Nevada
- Rhode Island
- New Jersey
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Louisiana
In Illinois, a full 50% of people were ready to move. A great source of candidates for relocation!
As a global recruiter, are you prepared to help candidates relocate? It is lots easier said than done. I have moved 4 times as a result of job change…it is tough on everyone. But having a resource to assist with local knowledge of your new destination is great. NPAworldwide has connected members with Recruiter Relocation, a free service to global recruiters to assist candidates relocating with their move. They can help a candidate and the family find a good rental, they can help identify the best schools, they can help candidates get a feel for the cost of real estate and better understand the cost of living in their new location. They also provide cross-border assistance for global recruiters.
What is the climate for global relocation? Does anyone have insight on the countries that people are leaving and why? Any other global relocation tools you know of?
I would leave New York if the company is willing to help with the relocation cost.
I am seeking an Executive Assistant opportunity (trading desk experience), but it’s very difficult to find a new role (was laid off), based on the compensation, location and hours.
Althea,
That is too bad that help is not being provided. It is typical for companies to be very selective about the types of positions they will spend relocation budgets on. More often than not admin jobs and anything below Director levels are not considered.