Should I go to school in the region that I intend to work?
I understand that it would help to already live in the region that I will be searching for jobs but will it hurt me if I went to school further away? #technology #it
6 answers
Michael’s Answer
I have personally experienced this myself! I went to school in Pennsylvania and was looking to work out of state. Although it is not an unlikely scenario it is much harder to find a job outside of your local region. To help with this it's always good to make it clear when applying (if you are able) that you are looking and willing to relocate on your own assistance and that you adjust to change of environment easily. The ability to adjust and be flexible in itself is appealing to most employers. Good luck!
Interesting question. I went to university in Boston, MA and fully intended to work there. By a twist of fate, I interviewed with a Company located in Boston, where the recruiter was from Connecticut office and I ended up working in New Jersey for the Company. Each location hired independently and the openings were in NJ. So long answer if you call all these locations northeast region then I went to school where I wanted to work. My honest answer is - four years of university is a very long time. A lot can happen; you will grow and change and learn things you might not have thought possible. Don't worry about detailed planning over this long horizon. As previous person said, be flexible. My advice is to go to the best school for the area you plan to study. That will serve you well
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Wael’s Answer
Employers mostly try to hire people from region around them. For example, hiring people from a different state is more expensive for businesses and always under the risk of the employee leaving because of the shift in atmosphere and lifestyle.
Christopher’s Answer
Hi Amy,
I have to say that is purely personal preference. Many employers do not provide relocation assistance and it would be on your dime to move. If you enjoy where you are at currently and it is cost effective, then i would suggest staying where you are for the moment. You never know what opportunities are available right in your home town. On the flip side if you have the financial means and want to get out and explore a bit, then go to a out of region school where you want to explore your career opportunities.
karyn’s Answer
Thank you!
Good luck!
Elizabeth’s Answer
My advice is that a lot can happen over your four years of study where you will grow, change and learn much new subject matter and meet new people. As an earlier responder said, be flexible. My thought is that it is more important to go to a university that is tops in the area you wish to study.
