How to Write a Resume That Explains a Relocation

The Resume Room with Fexingo: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and Application Strategy · Jul 14, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna tackle the challenge of writing a resume that explains a relocation. Whether you moved for a partner's job, family care, or personal preference, a relocation can raise questions for employers. The hosts discuss how to reframe the move as a positive career strategic decision rather than a gap or disruption. They walk through a real example of a marketing manager who relocated from Chicago to Austin after her spouse's transfer, showing how to address the move in the resume summary, omit location bias, and use a cover letter to explain…