While applying for a job recruiters ask "are you wiiling to relocate". What is the exact meaning of this?

Question

Does relocate mean "relocation of the individual applying for the job alone is acceptable or the entire family (his working wife and children also have to relocate to new job location".

Answer 1

It is the decision of the individual whether he alone relocates or his entire family. Thus relocation in this context applies to the applicant and it is his decision the type of relocation.

Answer 2

it is just to check whether "you" are willing to move to the new place and work. However it becomes apparent that you need to consider other factors also since your satisfaction will lie in your family primarily. Hence it depends on your situation and how you are taking a call on it.
However the relocation charges provided by the company is usually for the entire family.
If your answer is yes for relocation, it also means that you have thought about ur children who may be studying or wife who may be working. So even if they dont join you you are still considered as affirmative for relocation and should not cribb later on.

Answer 3

Relocation means that you have to move to that city where the job is(including your entire family) The recruiter doesn't want the person who wants this job to commute from wherever they live. Why can't you live where you want to live and drive or take public transportation to the job and go back home? If the recruiter is asking me to relocate, I never apply to those because I would rather choose where I live and commute.

Answer 4

Generally, the new employer doesn't care about your family and you sort of decide what "willing to relocate" means. If you're willing to move and leave your family behind (because, for example, you can't afford to move them), then you would be willing to relocate for the job. If your family is willing to move, regardless of who pays, then you're willing to relocate. If you're willing to relocate but only if the company pays for your family to move, I'd suggest you state that you're willing to relocate, but explain the condition either in the application or the first time you have a good opportunity to talk about it. If you will not move under any circumstances (for example, nothing would make me leave the Pacific Northwest), then you answer "No." Hope this helps.

Answer 5

All of the above. The employer is looking to hire persons who are willing and cooperative to relocate in city or state or quite possibly even to another state. these type of careers are most apt to be management positions. reads as if you are applying at the location where app is filled out and do not want to relocate.
check yes, then specify within city or a 1hr commute.

Answer 6

Corporations almost always have a number of factories, warehouses, offices, etc scattered all over the country. Willing to relocate means you personally. Whatever arrangements you make in regard to your family is your personal responsibility.
Many work a job many miles from their family, and visit only occasionally. Others move the family too .

Answer 7

It means you and or your entire family. Many companies have several locations, both domestic & international. If you are willing to relocate more opportunities might open for you but maybe in an area that would not be your first choice.

Answer 8

Does a "no" answer limit your chances of ever working in this company? Is your answer contingent of getting the job? Are they just trying to determine if a position somewhere else opens, would you be the first person they ask to relocate?

Answer 9

They want to know if you''d move to another location for a job- and of course, they assume you'd bring your family with you. Unless you want to commute on weekends! Part of the negotiations would be to see if they offer you relocation funding for your family.

Answer 10

Relocation implies whole family and the house hold.

Your answer should be Yes. Eventually.