Job hunting outside the big cities: local jobs, walk-ins and remote

Your situation

You live in a smaller city and would like to stay, or to work for a company that lets you. The usual job sites show a few local jobs and a lot of Bengaluru.

Where to look

• Set your city, and nearby cities within an hour or two. Knock’s India mode lets you add places.
• Check the National Career Service for local listings and job fairs.
• Walk-in drives are real, but go with a friend, confirm the company and the address online, and never pay at the door.
• Remote roles open the whole country to you. Read the posting: “remote” sometimes means only certain states or countries.

Questions to ask

• Where exactly is the office?
• Is it an employment offer, or a commission-only arrangement?
• Will anyone ask for money at any point? If yes, leave.

Make your resume local

Name the city you live in and say you’re available for on-site work there. Employers hiring locally want to see that first.