I'm looking for a job in Washington, D.C. but live in Rhode Island... Suggestions?

I do statewide policy work but am having a hard time taking my career down to D.C.- basically I'm debating if the line on my resume that reads "Providence, Rhode Island" is setting it to the bottom of the stack? Do I stand a better chance if I move to D.C. (with out a job) for a month and pound the pavement?

I'm looking for a job in Washington, D.C. but live in Rhode Island... Suggestions?
Check out www.indeed.com and www.dcjobs.com -- both are great resources for job hunters!
Reply:First, try to add in a line in your resume said you are willing to pay for the travel expenses to interview in DC and relocate at your own expenses.... then see if anyone will give you a call.





And, any special reason for you to move to DC? The salary might be higher but the living expense are high in DC. One bedroom apartment will cost you at least $900 upto $2000.


Think twice !
Reply:Yes, I would say move to DC
Reply:yes I believe that is what you need to do......
Reply:Yea, you should move there. It will give you the 'zitsfleish' to fin a job.
Reply:Run for Congress.





Otherwise, do NOT quit your current job to 'go find a job'. That is foolish.
Reply:i couldnt tell ya cause i live in minnesota
Reply:yes, because many companies have hiring policies that keep them from hiring people that would need to relocate (i think they are afraid of the possibility that you may ask them to financially help with the move, find you houseing, etc.).





you may want to consider telling about your move in your cover letter- or using the DC adress on your applications.





it is risky now to just move without having a job- with the way the economy is going- it makes it increasingly difficult to find a job.