Cover letters for out-of-state jobs?

Do you have a friend or family member address you can use? And then say in the letter that you will be relocating permanently as of January 1.

I'm sure it depends on the company and the job but I agree with you - employers will look at an out of state address and, unless they have a way to interview you long distance, (ie - large corporation?) I suspect they will think just the interview alone poses problems. Unless something about your resume was so extraordinary that it was worth it, why interview someone who is likely a plane trip away?

That said, what would you do if someone wanted a first interview (which can end up as the only interview you need or a 30 minute meet and greet)?

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I went out west to look for a job and stayed with family and used their address .. it didn't seem to be a problem.

Makes sense that:

1) if you have someone to stay with in a new city you would while looking and maybe even after you get a job to find the right place

2) also perfectly acceptable that you retain your old address (as a mail drop if nothing else) - why put in a change of address if you don't have to until you are permenatly situated? The old address could be parents, or a lease you can't get out of, or somewhere you share with others.