What is the Best way to get a job in another state?

I had a previous problem about 2 years ago moving out of state and trying to land a job before I got a residence to live in. What would you do first....move to the state before you found a place to live, settle in first, then seek a job and take your chances. OR Find and land an interview in another state, go there get it, make arrangements when to start but only after you find a residence to live in? How does one do such a thing. you have to have a place to live first then be comfortable looking for a job. But its good to get the job first, make sure you got it, then try to get the residence. I lived in a house and it was very difficult trying to find a suitable home to fit my furntiure and my pets...this was my conumdrum. Residence first or job first? Or vice versa.
I personally wouldn't move somewhere unless I had a job waiting for me... unless there was some very compelling reason to move. Choose where you'd like to move, submit applications/resumes and explain in your cover letter that you anticipating moving in X month and have/will apply for licensure.

In this economic climate, never ever ever move until you have a job lined up with salary negotiations completed and a firm start date.

My very first job was out of state. I hadn't even graduated yet when I was offered and accepted the position. You certainly shouldn't move somewhere solely for the job if you don't have one lined up yet.

Quote from lumbarpainI had a previous problem about 2 years ago moving out of state and trying to land a job before I got a residence to live in. What would you do first....move to the state before you found a place to live, settle in first, then seek a job and take your chances. OR Find and land an interview in another state, go there get it, make arrangements when to start but only after you find a residence to live in? How does one do such a thing. you have to have a place to live first then be comfortable looking for a job. But its good to get the job first, make sure you got it, then try to get the residence. I lived in a house and it was very difficult trying to find a suitable home to fit my furntiure and my pets...this was my conumdrum. Residence first or job first? Or vice versa.