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Out-of-Town Search
The out-of-town search is challenging because you are searching at a distance. However, you can overcome the obstacle of distance by utilizing the following resources and job search techniques.
- Subscribe to a newspaper in the city where you wish to relocate
- Contact the Chamber of Commerce for an information packet
- Ask staff in the Office of Career Services about reciprocity at a local school of public health
- Plan a personal visit
- Contact public health and other University alumni by searching the University's Alumni Directory. Affiliate with a Columbia University Alumni Club in your location of choice. Contact your undergraduate career services and alumni offices for assistance and referrals.
- Visit the ASPH Jobs Database - publichealthjobs.net to review employment opportunities.
- Visit the website of the National Association of Colleges and Employers for relocation resources
- Review OCS references including the Job Bank series on cities and states including: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, New Jersey, Metro New York, Upstate New York, Virginia and Washington, DC
Job search techniques you should consider include:
Cold Calling - Don't hesitate to call employers to inquire about current or anticipated employment opportunities. Prepare for your calls by doing employer research.
Search Firms - Contact area search firms to facilitate your entry into the local job market. The OCS maintains a listing of firms in the tri-state area as well as national and international search firm directories. Web-based research will help you to identify firms in your city(ies) of interest.
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