Terminal M.A. I/O, Job prospects/relocation

[oopsies666]

Hello everyone, 

 

As the title notes, I'm currently in a terminal MA I/O psychology program. Pursuing a doctorate is not within my realm of interests, so around spring semester I will be hunting for jobs. Fortunately, my program requires that I complete at least a 200 hour internship, and I can also squeeze in as many other internships as I can before I graduate. So, it is great that I will have a decent amount of applied experience by the time I complete my degree.

 

However, my plan is to move to the L.A. area after I graduate to live with my boyfriend. Yay for long distance ending soon . However I lack connections in the area and I am nervous about finding a job. I occasionally check L.A. Times or Indeed.com and look for what would be a good match for new graduates. Finding a good fit is harder than you would think.

 

Thus, my question is has anyone been through a similar situation and do you have any advice? Others have told me to utilize linkedin as much as I can. But any other tips or advice that may be helpful please let me know. I have also tried to attend networking events in LA but...they haven't been quite what I was aiming for. 

 

Much appreciated!

[clinicalpsychphd20]

One idea is to look at the companies you would want to work for, and email HR and say that you are looking to relocate to the area, are interested in their company, and ask about openings.