Tips for finding job when no connections in area?

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I will be finishing derm residency next year and due to family constraints I am limited to jobs in a small radius in a saturated area in SoCal. I have no ties to the area and would appreciate any tips for how to best go about looking for a position? So far the only suggestions I've had are the AAD website postings and cold calling practices in the area. Any input would be much appreciated!

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I will be finishing derm residency next year and due to family constraints I am limited to jobs in a small radius in a saturated area in SoCal. I have no ties to the area and would appreciate any tips for how to best go about looking for a position? So far the only suggestions I've had are the AAD website postings and cold calling practices in the area. Any input would be much appreciated!

I find cold calling practices in the area (and in a competitive area like SoCal, it doesn't hurt to start calling now) is the best way to start.

You can also use the AAD website postings and I would keep an eye on the site on a fairly frequent basis. The practices that continue to list jobs there (not all of them, of course) tend to have some pretty significant warts to continue to go unfilled. Particularly if in desired locales.
 
I will be finishing derm residency next year and due to family constraints I am limited to jobs in a small radius in a saturated area in SoCal. I have no ties to the area and would appreciate any tips for how to best go about looking for a position? So far the only suggestions I've had are the AAD website postings and cold calling practices in the area. Any input would be much appreciated!

Go on the AAD website and use the e-mail directory. I think emailing works better than cold calling as it goes directly to the physicians. Cast a wide net by emailing every dermatologist you can find an address for in the area of interest.

Also see if you can find connections in the large systems (ie kaiser, academics) if you are interested in this. Best way is if a former grad from your program works in one of those systems your program director can introduce you.


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how much of an edge does it give you if you want to work in a competitive market (ny, ca) without ties in the area, but have graduated from a top 10 residency program?
 
how much of an edge does it give you if you want to work in a competitive market (ny, ca) without ties in the area, but have graduated from a top 10 residency program?

It never hurts to be from a top program but connections probably count for more than just name brand residency program

As doctalaughs mentioned, the largest benefit will hopefully be that a former grad from your program works in the area and can help you get your foot in the door
 
Yeah it probably helps mostly because the "top" programs are generally larger ones, with more faculty, more graduates and therefore more possible connections if you use them. The name may "impress," but once you get your foot in the door personality and skills will matter more.


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Hi, I work in Manhattan Dermatology Spetsialists and we need good specialists) if you want to you can turn to me for advice
 
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