Ever relocate for your job? (IT Tech)

[sidewinder]

I relocated to London for my current position (although am in High Wycombe till July). I suppose the risk was less for me because even if I couldnt find anywhere, its still (just about) commutable.
I mentioned about wanting to relocate in my covering letter, and I think they brought it up in interview. Didn't seem to be a problem though, I would say as long as you mention you want to relocate to that area, and seem positive about it (even if you actually arnt!) it shouldn't hinder you

In my case, there were jobs around my area (Reading) but I just wanted to move to London

[Asomodai]

The point I was making was do you know anyone in the area who's address you could use?

Then when you get an interview you could say that you're staying there temporary until you find a place of your own.

Ah my apologies!

Well I have an interview for one of the jobs in Swindon! My Uncle lives there which is good!

Sippo. I will PM you regarding the flat.

[irsprint84]

I have 2/3 more years to move, I love Manchester but would love to move to London for a few years before I get married but not less than 40k+

[mrbios]

What job did you apply for in stroud? It's a lovely place to live around here (just avoid town on a saturday night ) i can recommend the nice areas to live as well if you get that one.

[Asomodai]

What job did you apply for in stroud? It's a lovely place to live around here (just avoid town on a saturday night ) i can recommend the nice areas to live as well if you get that one.

It was for Marling School. Seems quite nice. Only problem is I cant drive and is a bit far out of a few places.

In my recent past I have applied for 5 jobs in Birmingham, 3 in Swindon, 1 in Stroud and 1 in Swansea. All waiting to hear back from.

[K.C.Leblanc]

What job did you apply for in stroud? It's a lovely place to live around here (just avoid town on a saturday night ) i can recommend the nice areas to live as well if you get that one.

I'll second that, just bare in mind there are parts of Stroud that can be a bit 'out there'. I saw a wicker bicycle the other day.

Oh and it has lots of hills (but not as many as Swansea).

[Asomodai]

I'll second that, just bare in mind there are parts of Stroud that can be a bit 'out there'. I saw a wicker bicycle the other day.

Oh and it has lots of hills (but not as many as Swansea).

My ex Lodger was brought up in Stroud and hes told me about the "hippy" way of life. Not sure if I could stand trustafarians either...

[Fatmas]

If you move to Swindon there's a few of us on here so happy to give advice.

I can vouch for that. I'm not working in Swindon anymore but am still living there for the time being.

Avoid the four 'P's. And the T.

[Asomodai]

*Update*

Well I just got back from the interview at St Joseph's.

Assessment task went reasonably well, with a couple of questions I couldnt answer.

I think I screwed the interview up. I dont think I gave a good impression, said alot of wrong things and got pretty nervous. I dont think I got the job. Its a real shame because the building is fantastic, all one block it seems, no temporary buildings at all! (Well consider my current school is 1/4 derelict.) The students are really well behaved, very quiet. I would love to work there.

Either way, I just got back home and have an E-mail from Churchfields school wanting an interview a week Friday, so not all bad!

Rob.

[jdoyle]

at least you turned up for interview. The guy who was supposed to come for our AV Tech role this morning didn't show up.

Good luck with the Churchfields interview.

[Asomodai]

at least you turned up for interview. The guy who was supposed to come for our AV Tech role this morning didn't show up.

Good luck with the Churchfields interview.

AV tech eh? Which school was that? I cant remember seeing that advertised (Blind you see)

[Steve21]

AV tech eh? Which school was that? I cant remember seeing that advertised (Blind you see)

Kingsdown School Kingsdown School, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH, United Kingdom.

ps. Swindonians unite!

Steve

[jdoyle]

it's been announced on EduGeek a couple of times :

Audio Visual Technician - Swindon

Audio-Visual Technician

AV Tech, Swindon


and may well appear again shortly................. but be aware, it's not an ICT Support role though it's within the ICT team.

[Asomodai]

MAJOR UPDATE

I GOT THE JOB! Total surprised, I AM FLOORED.

Swindon here I come!

[Steve21]

MAJOR UPDATE

I GOT THE JOB! Total surprised, I AM FLOORED.

Swindon here I come!

Congrats! :P

Steve