While the job report for college grads still looks grim, there are signs that it is improving from a year ago. Many people are taking the jump and looking for work in new areas of the country. Most employers are more willing to hire locally, in order to cut cost and risk, while supporting the local area. 58% of companies have cut back their corporate relocation program, and 17% of companies have done away with it entirely.
Hot areas are large to medium sized cities, especially those in the northwest, like Seattle and Portland, and the central southeast, like Austin, Dallas, and Atlanta. Sometimes, moving from a larger city to a smaller one, like from New York to Charlotte, can prove beneficial. Lots of employers appreciate the experience garnered in a certain region of the country because it offers a more diverse perspective in their line of work.
If you want to move across country, it may be a good idea to go somewhere with family or friends and use their address in your interview. Being local for the interview can greatly improve your chances of landing a job in a new place, especially if you are still flirting with the idea of a cross country move.