- 1). Ask for a copy of the company's relocation policy, if it has one. This gives you a basis from which to ask for certain concessions, while knowing ahead of time there are expenses for which the company just won't pay. Also ask the human resources rep questions about relocation expenses, just to be clear about the policy.
- 2). Showcase skills that make you stand out among other employees. After all, the point is that you have something that the company wants and what you need to do is show its managers why they should invest so much in you to move you instead of seeking those same skills elsewhere. The more you can prove your value, the more willing they will be to move you.
- 3). Make the relocation cost-effective and lay out a specific plan to move. The company doesn't want to be paying for frivolous moving expenses, which might make it reluctant to relocate you in the first place. Give a cost accounting of the most inexpensive move you can put together, and compare it to the value of hiring you, making sure those number balance in your favor.
- 4). Ask solely for big-ticket moving expenses. If you share some of the moving expenses, it shows that you and the company are investing in your future together. It might pay for a moving truck and the deposit on your new home, while you fill the truck with gas and pay for the packing of your stuff. If the company sees you are making an investment also, it could be willing to move you.
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