Should i apply for jobs now before relocating?

Changing jobs and relocating to a different state. Need advice on the interview process?

• Hello, this is my situation. I live in NYC but my fiance lives in PA. I work here in NY, and go visit her on the weekends or every other weekend. But its a to a point where i cant be without her anymore. I miss her too much, and am no longer happy here in NY. The only time im ever happy is when im with her. Ive wanted to move in with her for the past few months, but finding a job there has been hard. I work in the TV/Film business, and obviously, NY is the place to be for that, and jobs of that nature are very limited in PA. She works for the educational system over there in PA, so i decided to apply for a job in the same system. Now, even before my job here in tv, ive always wanted to work with kids/students in some capacity, but never pursued it due to the job i have now. But, since its a career changing option that would allow for us to be together, I considered it, and am quite frankly, hoping i get the job, because i think it would be fun. Theyve asked me to come in for an interview, so my question is, when they ask me why I wanted to relocate from NY to PA, what do I say? I dont want to say "Im moving in with my fiance" because i dont want them to think "oh well, hes just here to work ANY job just to be close to his girl, and he may not be in this wholeheartedly" and then not have them consider me for the job. What would be a good reason to give them as to why im relocating, even tho moving in is the reason, but wanting to work with kids is something ive always wanted to do. Should I keep it vague? Should I say "Moving to be closer to family?" What would be a good thing to say, that would sound professional?

• Answer:

  Honestly, saying you're moving here to be with your fiance will not turn them off. My boss told his company that he was moving to Baltimore from Boston for his wife, and because they loved the work he did so much, they created another division of the company for him to head up in Baltimore. Companies like it when you're being honest with them. My other piece of advice is this, before changing careers think carefully about what you're doing. Check out this link from http://www.ModernWorkforce.com about changing careers: http://bit.ly/aDNBtx For information on interview techniques and things to put on your resume for this new job, check out this link from http://www.Gradpower.com: http://bit.ly/bLh5du (I know it says GRADpower, but seriously, its for anyone looking for resources)