Would it be better if I used my LA address on my resume or one of my relatives that live in Dallas?

Question

I was under the impression that most companies would rather hire someone out of town. On my cover letters I do put it out there that I am willing to relocate on my own expense.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Use your correct address.  In addition to putting that you are willing to relocate on your own expense, add that you are familiar with the area as you have relatives there.

When I recruited, we looked for locals, even though everyone was considered.  Having a local person meant not having to deal with someone house hunting, ability to start soon and knowing the area and culture.  With you giving your correct address, you are truthful, with stating you have family in the area almost makes you a local yourself.

Answer 3

It is generally the opposite, companies want to hire someone who is already living in the area so that they can start immediately and won't have to pay relocating expenses. However, if you say that you will pay relocation expenses and include your start date in your cover letter, that would be fine.

Answer 4

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I am under the impression that companies would rather hire from within their communities so that they didn't have to pay moving expenses. If they pay for moving expenses, they do, for all employees; if they don't, they don't, for any employee. They won't hire someone who will pay her own just to save the $5,000 or so it will cost them. A bad hiring will cost them that in a month or two.

So, I would delete that line from my resume. It makes you look desperate.

I would use my own address. The last thing you need is for someone to call your relative in Dallas and have her say "She lives in Los Angeles". Then they will wonder what ELSE you fibbed about on your resume.