There’s no doubt that when it comes to a job, location is fundamental. You want to be close enough, perhaps in your home town, rather than having to relocate or have a long commute each day.
There are jobs out there, but the fact is there are too many people in the UK for the amount of jobs on offer, it’s a fact. This means that more and more people are searching far and wide for jobs and should you be doing it too?
The main part of a job search is the job role or position itself, and what comes next tends to be the location or the salary. If you’re searching with location in mind, opportunities can become limited, and more and more employers now request driving licences, meaning if you’re restricted to public transport, you’re more likely to be restricted to one location, potentially finding less jobs.
If you’re struggling to find a job close to home, it could be time to start applying for positions further afield, but only if you’re willing to travel or relocate to that destination, and if the money is sufficient enough for new rent or travel expenditure. Remember there are plenty of jobs out there, but they may not be in your neighbourhood.