How does one get a job in a state they don't live in? "Life" stuff I don't know about...?

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I know so much random crap but have no clue sometimes when it comes to things that matter lol.

How does one get a job in a state they dont' live in? I live in Florida but I would like to get a publishing job in Boston at a major publishing house. I am still working on getting enough experience credits (so far I just have one internship for a literary journal in progress and am finishing my Bachelors in December) so I don't have enough on my resume to probably GET an editing job up there. I could maybe however get an entry level job up there and work up, or get some more experience here and then apply for something.

But how does that work? Do you usually move up there and then try to find work (how would you afford that? Saving up a TON here and then taking the chance?) or can you apply to a job across the country online... and then fly there for an interview or something?  Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I've lived at "home" my whole life and am not sure how these things work.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

You can apply on line from Florida.   Save up enough to move, airfare and two months of rent, utilities etc is the minimum.   Be clear with your prospective employer when you would be able to start i.e. the new year after you graduate.  You can do telephone and or Skype interviews.  Most companies do not expect you to fly in for an interview for an entrylevel position unless it is high paying or prestigous.  If you want to show that you are very serious arrange to take a trip out and schedule a bunch of interviewsfor the same week, do two a day to allow yourself enough time to prepare and be on time.  Good luck

How does one get a job in a state they don't live in? "Life" stuff I don't know about...?

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