Moving to LA...is it hard to find a job?

[chibsterini]

Hi everyone, my SO was offered an amazing job offer in LA and i'm planning on moving with him. So a little about me...I graduated in 2015 in AZ, worked in mom/baby for a year and now working in an ambulatory clinic, almost hitting a year. How hard will it be for me to find a job in LA? I'm looking for possible clinic positions (because I absolutely cannot do night shift). I applied a couple positions already, almost a week ago. Still havent heard anything. Any advice?

[RobotNurse]

Are you using a local LA-area address for your applications? If not, i recommend doing that. Also, if you can't find a staff position right away, maybe look into travel agencies for a temp assignment to get you on your feet in LA, and then network and reapply for FT staff positions when you're there. Good luck!

[chibsterini]

Thanks so much, I'll definitely feel a lot more comfident once I get the license and actually move there.

[Sour Lemon]

Thanks so much, I'll definitely feel a lot more comfident once I get the license and actually move there.

It can take three months to get a California license ...and that's if everything goes smoothly. Not having one yet would probably be a huge turn off to employers as they know you won't be realistically available to work for quite a while.