How to Negotiate a Job Offer That Requires Relocation

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Many companies, particularly larger, national corporations, offer a relocation package in one form or other. Whether or not the package contains certain perks or incentives will completely depend on you and the way you negotiate with the employer. Handled correctly, it can have significant benefits in your favor. Read on to learn how to negotiate a job offer that requires relocation.

Instructions

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   Request a copy of your prospective employer's corporate policy on relocation. Carefully review it, paying particular attention to the way they define the difference between newly hired employees and transferees. Look up the way they define the difference between renters and homeowners, too.
   
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   Make a list of your own requirements that need to be met in order to make the relocation a favorable proposition for you. This may include everything from moving expenses to support for your spouse's job search at the new location. Next, list all the topics and questions you need to cover in the interview to determine whether your requirements will be met. Other things to inquire about include a cost of living allowance, a pre-move trip prior to your accepting the job and payment of initial utilities.
   
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   Visit the relocation location and interact with employees. You may get some of your best information from this "in-house" source, along with a more realistic perspective on how this employer actually handles its transferees and new recruits. Remember that in-house transferees will more likely receive a better relocation package and, as such, it will take strong, informed negotiation to get an equivalent or better package for yourself.
   
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   Collect information on all of the expenses associated with your relocation move, making sure that it covers at least the first month of your stay at the location. This will enable you to validate any of the figures you use to back up your relocation requirements, and further strengthens your negotiating position. Be professional but assertive.
   
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   Survey the locale to which you may relocate. Pay attention to public facilities, living arrangements, government offices and local stores. Your comfort and lifestyle should not be sacrificed by relocation–at least not without ample compensation in pay or other benefits.
   
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   Remember, knowledge and diligent research will give you a negotiating edge. It literally pays to learn as much as you can on the company, its policies and the new location. Never accept a relocation offer before you fully learn, investigate and discuss all aspects of the move.

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