EDITOR'S POST

I want to relocate to X, and currently live in Y. Does it hurt my chances?

Q. I want to relocate to X, and currently live in Y. Does it hurt my chances?

A. Yes. Some employers will be reluctant to pay for your coming to interview and for your relocation if you're hired, even if you state in your cover letter that you'll pick up these expenses. A solution is to rent a mail drop/telephone answering service in X.