"To set myself up for success, I was very strategic about where I chose to live. I realized there were roles that checked all my boxes in the Seattle area, so in early 2024, I decided to move there and stay with a friend to save on rent while applying for jobs."
"I believed being in Seattle would offer more networking opportunities, and that listing a Seattle address on my résumé could boost my chances with local employers like Amazon by signaling I was ready to hit the ground running without any relocation delays."
"Eventually, a cold application turned into an interview with Amazon for a senior risk analyst role. I eventually landed the job and joined Amazon in July 2024."
Sarthak Gupta, a 29-year-old data scientist, relocated from New York City to Seattle in early 2024 while job searching. He strategically chose Seattle after identifying roles matching his interests in AI, quantitative risk, and finance within the tech industry. Moving to the area and listing a Seattle address on his resume signaled to local employers like Amazon his commitment and readiness to start immediately without relocation delays. Through a cold application, he secured an interview for a senior risk analyst role and joined Amazon in July 2024. Prioritizing proximity to the office has proven beneficial, particularly given the company's five-day-per-week return-to-office mandate.
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