Moving across country to Oregon. How do I find a good paying job before I move?

22 Jan 2010

22 Jan, 2010 Moving

I’m moving from Missouri to Eugene or Portland Oregon after I graduate college this December. I’m not really sure where to start looking for a good job before I go. I’d like to work in the nonprofit sector but not sure where to search.
Anyone who lives either of those places would be especially helpful!

Moving here before you have a job is NOT a good idea. Many have lost their jobs and for the first time looking for assistance…be sure you have an income before you move here or you may end up in a undesirable situation….

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8 Responses

wallmeis
2010 Jan 22 1

Look on the Portland and Eugene craigslist boards for job postings: http://portland.craigslist.org/ and http://eugene.craigslist.org/

However, for nonprofits it’s helpful to visit them in person and see what they need, since they often don’t advertise. Look through a list and see what interests you. Or click on any of the red dots here http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=non-profit&sll=45.523875,-122.670399&sspn=0.223698,0.41851&ie=UTF8&radius=10.14&rq=1&ev=zi&ll=45.526795,-122.67025&spn=0.217673,0.41851&t=h&z=12
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have a friend into nonprofits
concerned mother of 3
2010 Jan 22 2

Lots of non profits, but also lots of people without jobs here too. Oregon is second to Detriot in unemployment… that says alot.
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digiike
2010 Jan 22 3

There are no high paying jobs here available. I live in Portland and life here is miserable. Don’t come here thinking this is some Mecca or "City on the Hill"… it isn’t. Stay where you are.
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Native Portlander
ranger_co_1_75
2010 Jan 22 4

Oregon has the second highest unemployment rate in the nation. The average wage is below the national average. In fact, wages in Jackson County Oregon is tenth from the lowest of all counties in the U.S.

You will also enjoy the highest tax rate in the nation, when you count in income tax, property tax (part of your rent), taxes on your utilities, beverage tax, cig. tax., luxury taxes on durable goods, and the tax list goes on and on an on.
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dba695
2010 Jan 22 5

Eugene Register Guard classifieds:

http://classifieds.registerguard.com/

Oregonian classifieds:

http://www.oregonlive.com/jobs/

Oregon Employment Department:

http://www.employment.oregon.gov/

Craigslist for cities in Oregon:

http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/or
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Plastic
2010 Jan 22 6

I find that local recruiters are good for moves. Also submission services like http://www.applyforme.net are great at getting your information in front of HR and hiring managers based on your search profile.
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http://www.applyforme.net
Whoa Baby Whoa!
2010 Jan 23 7

Moving here before you have a job is NOT a good idea. Many have lost their jobs and for the first time looking for assistance…be sure you have an income before you move here or you may end up in a undesirable situation….
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~M4TT 8~
2010 Jan 23 8

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA jobs in oregon im 16 and cant even find a job my mc donalds
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