KFWB News Talk Radio 980 offers financial advice on Act Your Wage
From 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Dave Ramsey offers up his own thoughts to listeners in the Los Angeles area based on his board game aptly titled “Act Your Wage.” ...
View ArticleReinvent Your Dreams offers insight for women entrepreneurs in LA
Stephanie Elie, Bizziemommy.com blogger, in conjunction with AETN Digital’s “Clean Start Challenge” sweepstakes hosted on LifetimeMom.com, is presenting a panel discussion and networking event –...
View ArticleLA 'Jobs Czar' Beutner bridges gap between skills & job openings
In a recent article at the Los Angeles Business Journal website, “L.A.‘Jobs Czar’ Sees ‘Winnable’ War,” investment banker and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa appointee Austin Beutner spoke to the LABJ to...
View ArticleFinding a job in Los Angeles when you're over the age of 50
Looking for a job in California is tough. Looking for a job in Los Angeles County is tougher. But try being in your 50s and look for work—forgeddaboutit. According to the report from the Bureau of...
View ArticleLet’s Give Them a Shot (LGTS) builds youth into better adults and employees
Job search isn’t all about posting a resume online and job interviews. There’s a lot more to it than that. Job search is about developing basic skills and attributes that employers look for in...
View ArticleL.A. job seekers have job search tools to help them be successful
The news was disheartening. According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, “Local Jobs Picture is Mixed,” the unemployment rate for Los Angeles and Long Beach—14.4 percent--continues to be higher than...
View ArticleGetting job hunting assistance from an employment agency
When I read in the Los Angeles Business Journal that Korn/Ferry posted profit gains (“Profit Gains at Korn/Ferry”) my first thought was that if one of the top executive search firms was doing better,...
View ArticleJob search events: April 2011 mixers, teleseminars, job fairs and career expos
Looking for a new employment opportunity and want to know where to go for assistance? Here is the latest list of teleseminars, job fairs and other career and job search events. Job search teleseminars...
View ArticleImpact of Japan earthquake and tsunami on Los Angeles job seekers
It was difficult not to feel a great upheaval of emotion when the news about the tragedy in Japan hit the airwaves. But amidst the concern for the loss of life and the destruction of property in Japan...
View ArticleWhat unemployed job seekers need to know about unpaid internships
You’re unemployed and don’t want your skills to get rusty. Or perhaps you need more job-related experience in your chosen career field. If that is the case, you may want to consider taking on an...
View ArticleImagen Foundation’s Annual Entertainment Industry Career Conference, April 2
For those who don’t speak Spanish (that would be me), here is a very important new word for you to learn: Imagen (pronounced ee-mah-hen). It means IMAGE. Something that every job seeker needs to...
View ArticleTop employment agencies in the Los Angeles area
Not too long ago I wrote an article about employment agencies entitled, “Getting job hunting assistance from an employment agency.” Naturally, finding the right employment agency for you can be a bit...
View ArticleFinancial, job search assistance from Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
What are you doing tomorrow, March 30? If you don’t have an answer, I have one for you. The Jewish Federation is bringing a Free Community Resource Fair to the San Fernando Valley. It will be held...
View ArticleWalk around your L.A. neighborhood to find a job
Today is particularly pleasant in the L.A. area, overcast and cool, which makes taking a walk a pleasant experience. I frequently walk to stores and restaurants in my San Fernando Valley neighborhood...
View ArticleMcDonald’s offers plenty of McJobs on National Hiring Day, April 19
In my last article, "Walk around your L.A. neighborhood to find a job," I wrote about finding local employers near where you live. Well, here's a place to consider: McDonald's.It’s...
View ArticleNew FREE job search events in the Los Angeles area
If you’re looking for an employment opportunity or just want to freshen up your resume, there are a couple of local events you might be interested in. Building resumes workshopTomorrow, Thursday,...
View ArticleJob search events: May 2011 mixers, teleseminars, job fairs and career expos
Looking for a new employment opportunity and want to know where to go for assistance? Here is the latest list of teleseminars, job fairs and other career and job search events. Job search teleseminars...
View ArticleAre employers back to hiring in the Los Angeles area?
A recent survey put out by Careerbuilder.com and USAToday indicates that hiring is at a new high since the first quarter of 2008. But what exactly does that mean for job seekers living in the Los...
View ArticleJunior Blind of America offers positions working with visually impaired
Summer is just around the corner and if you are seeking a non-profit staff position working with the visually impaired, the Junior Blind of America may have a position for you. About Junior Blind of...
View ArticleLast chance for FREE skills training from LA Valley College Fellowship Program
Well, the good people at Valley College are at it again. Back in February I posted an article, “Free Fellowship at Valley College offers unemployed skills training to find job,” which explained all...
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