Experienced Human Service Worker
I have over 10 years of experience working for local and state government. Relocating to Wilmington, NC and cannot seem to get a job offer. I have only had ONE county call me for an interview, I have applied to four counties and these are positions I am over-qualified for. I have not designated a pay range that is over what is being offered, and I am willing to start on the front line even though I am a supervisor-level employee. I felt that if the one county that I interviewed with was willing to offer my an interview from out of state, they would be willing to offer a position. I have applied for at least seven positions in their Economic Services division and have been looked over for five of them (I have all qualifications they are asking and the interview went well). Are companies really that scared to hire someone who was willing to show up at the interview, but still has not relocated yet?
Maybe they're thinking you'll ask for a relocation package? Idk. I've heard companies sometimes prefer local candidates, but I think it's silly to expect someone to move from place to place before looking for jobs locally. Keep your chin up, you seem more than capable and I'm sure someone will snap you up in no time. You can also start looking in the private sector, as there's plenty of room for your skills there granted you know where you want to go.