If you’re career-minded, you may always be on the lookout for the next step up. That may be with your current employer, or you may need to find another company to give you the promotion you want. The best way to stay ahead in the jobs market is to receive email alerts from recruitment agencies and website listings. That way you can be one of the first to apply should anything come up. You can narrow your searches down to particular geographic locations. But to get the job of your dreams, you may need to be prepared to move to another city.
When you’re young and single, moving to a new city isn’t too traumatic. There is usually very little tying you to the place you live in now, so why not expand your horizons and find that next big career move? You may have to leave good friends and even family behind. The biggest challenge is to find somewhere suitable to live. You may only have a short notice period before you start your new job. A good standard of accommodation can be found when you rent corporate apartments. They are usually leased for a short term but give you somewhere nice to live while you get set up in your new city.
It can be tough starting over in a new city, especially when you have the added pressure of a new job to worry about. By renting a corporate apartment or something short term, you can take your time to get to know the local neighborhoods. That way you can choose something more long term to suit you well. These apartments are usually community-based so you can get to know some local people and make new friends.
When you start your new job, it is always worth eating in the canteen or cafeteria your employer provides. That way you can get to know colleagues and chat about the company culture over lunch. Join as many of the company sports and interest groups as you can so you can meet more people. Most career-minded women find lots of their friends through their job. Your colleagues will also be able to point you in the right direction for the best restaurants and even those little things, such as the ideal 24-hour supermarket.
It can be very isolating to move to a new city and start a new job. Try to find some colleagues who like to do the things you enjoy. Ask them to introduce you to other like-minded friends, or see if you can find a workout buddy at the gym. Many companies operate a mentor program, so your mentor will be able to recommend some people to look up. Your orientation will help you get a good oversight of what the company can offer, and who heads up the teams.
Getting involved is the best way to get on when you start somewhere new. It can be very tiring to make so many changes in your life at once, so be sure to take care of your health by eating and sleeping well. Most importantly, embrace the new adventures ahead of you and enjoy your new journey.
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