South San Francisco Career Fair - December 5, 2011

Opportunities await you at the next months San Francisco South job fair on Monday December 5. Most companies are looking forward to 2012 and that often means ideas for company growth. Going to this job fair will give you valuable communication and networking opportunities. Many top SF companies and businesses are scheduled to attend, so make sure to bring your best resumes. There are plenty of jobs in San Francisco, and even San Mateo has job openings - but competition is high and you still need to stand out when you apply. Going to these job fairs will only help you with those skills.

When:
Monday - December 5, 2011
11:00am - 2:00pm 

Where:
San Mateo Marriott
1770 South Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402

San Jose, CA Job Fair - December 1, 2011

San Jose is home to some very wealthy corporations (and individuals) and they are often hiring within growing companies. One of the best ways to meet potential employers in San Jose is to attend this years HIREvent Job Fair sponsored by ABC 7, KGO, Telemundo 48, and Job Journal.

When: December 1, 2011
December 1,  12pm - 4pm

Where: DoubleTree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110

San Jose attracts the Bay Area's to talent, so be sure to bring your resume and wear your best suit. While you are at the job fair, be sure to spend some time in the area and apply for other jobs in the San Jose. There are many expanding companies in the region - as is considered one of the best places to work in the Bay.

San Francisco 16th Annual HIREvent Job Fair - November 9, 2011

Looking for work? Need to find the companies hiring right in the heart of San Francisco? Well, you should plan to attend the Job Fair on Wednesday Nov. 9 because this could be your chance to find your next job. Sponsors of this event include: ABC 7 TV, KGO, Telemundo 48, and Job Journal.

When: Wednesday November 9, 2011
November 9,  12pm - 4pm

Where: Hotel Whitcomb
1231 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Be sure to wear your best clothes and bring your smile & personality to this event. Take several copies of your resume, and try to stand out. Print your resume on 'fancy' paper (that can usually be found at .99 Cent stores for cheap). Also, make sure you have an upbeat attitude when meeting with employers - you will be amongst 1,000's of potential employees, so you need to stand out. If you don't have any luck at this years SF job fair, you can find jobs in the San Francisco area here.

Orange County, CA Job & Career Fair - Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Orange County might be best known for a television show, however if you live there - you know how tough it is to find a job right now. The good thing is there are areas of Orange County that are very wealthy, which leads to plenty of shops and fine places to dine. If you are looking for a part time job try going to all the shops in Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and other areas in town. If you are professional and have good communications skills, you should have no problem finding some leads for jobs in the area.

If you strike out on your own - check out the job fair on Wednesday October 12. Many area companies and businesses are expected to attend - so consider it like going to an interview as employers will be on hand.

When:
Wednesday October 12, 2011
11:00am - 2:00pm

Where:
Sheraton Park Hotel
1855 South Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

Los Angeles, CA Career Fair - October 19, 2011

Los Angeles is huge, not only in the land area it covers - but millions of people call this area home. If you live in the area, you know how hard it is to find a job in today's economy. The job fair at the Holiday Inn might help turn things around for you. Expect to find many employers, and even more job applicants - but be sure to try and stand out amongst the crowd.

When:
Wednesday October 19, 2011
11:00am - 2:00pm

Where:
Holiday Inn Los Angeles-Intl Airport
9901 West Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Find more jobs in Los Angeles, CA at CAJobsList.com

Sacramento 20th Annual Fall Job Fair - October 25, 2011

This job fair is one of the best attended in the Sacramento region, attracting employers and potential employees from all over. This year, make sure to bring your best resume copies ... and dress up a little so you stand out. The sponsors of the job fair are Fox 40 News, Telemundo 33, and Job Journal Magazine.

When: October 25,  12pm - 4pm

Where: Holiday Inn Northeast
5321 Date Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841

At any job fair, it's very important to communicate well with potential employers. Be sure to shake people's hand and look them in the eye when there is a conversation. Take several copies of your resume, but tailor them to specific strengths and give them to the appropriate employers. There are employers hiring in Sacramento, but these types of events are your best bet to meet face-to-face with businesses. 

San Jose Career Fair - Thursday, October 6, 2011

San Jose is in a great area of Northern California because it is near some of the richest companies in the world. That tends to have an impact on the community & jobs in finance, computer technology and even restaurants and bars can thrive in this area. While looking for potential employers at the career fair, keep in mind that you'll be up against some of the areas brightest young minds. Be professional but friendly - the better you communicate with others at the event will help you stand out. There are lots of open jobs in San Jose - but most employers are looking for the perfect fit. It can be you!

When:
Thursday - October 6, 2011
11:00am to 2:00pm

Where:
DoubleTree Hotel
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110

Good luck at the job fair!

Sacramento Career Job Fair - October 3, 2011

Multiple companies and local businesses in the Sacramento region will be on hand to meet with potential employers at the Sacramento Career Fair at the Red Lion Hotel. Whenever you attend a job fair - don't be discouraged if there are many others attending the event. Use this event as a time to network with other individuals and possibly find a new job.

When:
Monday - October 3, 2011
11:00am to 2:00pm

Where:
Red Lion Hotel at Arden Village
1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Sacramento is a large city and if you are looking for a job, try CA Jobs List

Long Beach, CA Job Fair - September 27, 2011

Long Beach is known for it's beautiful coastline and tourist attractions - and it makes for a nice place to find a job or career. While you will find that many people are looking for a job these days, going to the job fair can give you an idea on what industries and companies are hiring right now. For example, if you go to the career fair and see lots of medical jobs, or even financial services jobs - it might help you know what fields are looking for workers. Even if you don't get a job at the career fair, walk away thinking about what companies were hiring - and how you can acquire the skills to become an employee there. 

When:
Tuesday - September 27, 2011
11:00 am -- 2:00 am

Where:
Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport Hotel
2640 N. Lakewood Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90815

If you need a list of the open jobs in Long Beach, CA - try CA Jobs List.

Humboldt Job Fair - September 23 Eureka, CA

If you are looking for a job in Humboldt county, residence should check out the job fair on Friday. Be sure to bring some nice copies of you resume and be ready to stand out in the crowd. Look people in the eye and smile when you are greeted for the best chance to make an impact.

When:
Friday September 23, 2011
Noon – 2 p.m

Where:
The Wharfinger Building
1 Marina Way
Eureka, CA

TV Inspiration For The Unemployed - Bloomberg Risk Takers

One of the benefits of being unemployed is that you actually can take risks trying to find new jobs and income. The problem is, very few of the unemployed actually take the risks necessary to improve their financial situation.

Given that you might be unemployed, you have little money - what do you have to loose? Most people that don't have jobs feel helpless, but your options are actually endless! You could go back to school, learn a new skill like web-design from home, or even start your own business.

One of the best shows to watch if you ever need inspiration from someone that has taken these risks in life ... Bloomberg's Risk Takers is a pretty good program. The episodes I'd recommend are Scott Boras (he studied at Stockton's University of the Pacific) and especially the Elon Musk episode. Most people don't know who Elon Musk is, however almost everyone has heard of (or used) the popular payment system PayPal. Musk is actually one of the people that started PayPal - and then sold it to eBay for a fortune. He didn't stop there - he re-invested his fortune again in SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and even a Solar Company. He almost went 'broke' after he made millions selling PayPal and other sites he started...but he continued to pour millions of dollars into his new ventures until they became successful.

The key thing you can take from a guy like Elon Musk is that he taught himself most of the things he worked on, including rocket science and electronic payment systems by simply reading books. Musk made millions, but kept putting up money to start even riskier businesses. Take a look at a guy like that - and apply some of those things to your life. Study things on your own - you probably have plenty of free time with no job. Take risks! Start new businesses, apply for new jobs, go back to school - do something to change your current situation every time you can.

The last thing is to stay positive. If you stay positive, you will be more motivated to work on trying to find a new job or income stream. Work hard, as you can see by watching Bloomberg Risk Takers, if work tremendously hard at something - chances are it's going to pay off ... both financially and personally.

If Unemployment Benefits Expire - Expect Even More Job Hunters

One way to look at being unemployed is imagine you are a fish swimming in a lake. Everyday, fisherman try to pluck the fish from the lake & therefore leaving some fish in the pond for the next day. If fisherman = jobs .... chances are these days you have a 90%+ chance at swimming another day.

Now imagine if a local fish hatchery dumped 10,000 new fish in the lake ... your chances of being caught by a hungry fisherman go down even further!

Now back to reality, many people in Washington (the fools that control unemployment payments) want these payments to expire much sooner than they are now. They are finding studies that show if you cut off people's unemployment benefits, they often find work faster.

We know this in California as "Milking Unemployment"

You might be doing this yourself, or you might have friends that get weekly checks for being unemployed. Most of them are probably not out looking for a job, considering they have wages coming in anyway.

Now imagine if they all were looking for a job? If you can't find a job right now, imagine if everyone on unemployment stopped getting paid. What percentage do you think would be looking for a job the next day because they never saved any of the money they got from the unemployment benefits?

100%

The urgency to find a new job should be your #1 priority everyday you wake up in the morning. Remember, the number of fishermen (employers) is probably not going to go up quickly. However, the number of fish (job seekers) is going up daily, and will go up exponentially if the conservatives in Washington get their way but cutting unemployment benefits much sooner than the current time.

San Francisco South Bay's Job Fair September 20, 2011

Those looking for a job in SF's South Bay should check out the job fair later this month. There will be employers and professionals on hand hiring, and reviewing resumes for those that attend. This event is sponsored by

ABC7, KGO, Telemundo 48, and Job Journal Magazine. 

Where: South San Francisco Conference Center
255 South Airport Blvd
South San Francisco, CA 94080

When: September 20,  12pm - 4pm 

Be sure to wear the appropriate attire, as businesses will be in attendance ready to hire. Take several copies of your resume with you to hand to employers. If you need a job now, you can find the most recent jobs in SF here.

Take A Page From Unemployed NBA Players - Be An Intern

While most of you haven't signed multi-million dollar contracts in the NBA or with shoe companies, the fact is, you and the NBA players - are both unemployed.

The odds are good that you, and the NBA players will get back to work ... but when? Some NBA basketball players haven't let the NBA lockout slow down their growth as a person, and neither should you!

Take a look at what Blake Griffin is doing for 3 days in Los Angeles. He's getting an inside look at the popular website Funny or Die, and hopes to learn more about video production. Honestly, Griffin could be doing anything with his time this summer - and he's making an effort to learn something he's interested in.

The Clippers' Blake Griffin is not alone.

Brandon Jennings, a popular guard for the Milwaukee Bucks is taking the time to intern at Under Armour - where he is a sponsored athlete. While Jennings will get many perks that no one else would get as an intern, it's the fact that he is taking the time to develop his skills during the summer.

You might not have a multi-million dollar job waiting for you when things get worked out with your owners, but you can certainly learn something from what these NBA players are doing this off-season.

Becoming an intern is more than just offering your services for free because you can't find a paying job. It's about learning new skills and getting exposed to things you have interest in. If there is a company you would love to work for - but they never seem to hire ... show up one day and see if you can't volunteer for a few days to see why it's such a great place. They'll probably at least show you around.

The most important thing becoming an intern does for you, is show other employers that you are making an effort to improve your skills even though it's a tough economy right now. Every time you volunteer or spend a few days as an intern, it gives you one more recommendation, resume point, and contact when the job market does pick up.

If you have had no luck finding a job after applying and getting interviewed for many spots - it's time to offer your services as an un-paid intern. Instead of applying for jobs, find places of employment and see if they could put you to work for a few days.

Here are some more tips to finding that internship:

• Inquire at places that you have an interest in, something fun
• Let them know how long you can be an un-paid intern
• Be willing to travel and locate multiple internship possibilities
• Be professional, but enthusiastic when you are in front of employers
• Have an open mind and try new things you've never thought of doing before
• Start-up companies, politicians, and websites often have internships (but don't advertise them)
• Contact everyone & anyone you want to internship for. Be professional. 

Good luck!

Fresno, CA Job Fair March 30, 2011 Fairgrounds

The County of Fresno Department of Social Services, the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County and the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Job Fair at the Fresno Fairgrounds on March 30, 2011.

All businesses and people seeking jobs are invited to attend. The Job Fair is open to the general public and historically has an attendance of more than 8,000 job seekers. This is a great time to connect with local Fresno business who are motivated to hire!

“Fair Today, Job Tomorrow” Job Fair
March 30, 2011 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fresno Fairgrounds, Commerce Building
1121 South Chance Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
(Free parking available)

Businesses looking to take part in this event can do so free! There are NO participation fees associated with this Job Fair. To register, fax the this registration form to (559) 454-5900 or send an email to etaerc@co.fresno.ca.us

For more jobs in Fresno, CA visit CA Jobs List

Bakersfield Blaze Minor Team Job Fair - Sam Lynn Ballpark - Feb. 26

The 2011 baseball season is almost here, and teams around the country are gearing up for a complete season of games which means jobs for people in Bakersfield. There are at least 70 home games for the Blaze during the months of April - September. They hire at the part time level for multiple positions including Concessions Staff, Ticket Office, Ushers, Cashiers, Concessions and more. These are great PT jobs that can lead to bigger things within the organization. You might even have the opportunity to work next to the new field manager Ken Griffey Sr.

The Job Fair Details:

Saturday - February 26, 2011
9am - 12pm

Sam Lynn Ballpark
4009 Chester Ave
Bakersfield CA 93301

Fill out this Application before attending.

For more jobs in Bakersfield CA visit CA Jobs List

San Jose Giants Job Fair - Municipal Stadium March 5, 2011

The back to back California Champions are ready to make it a 3-Peat and they need your help to make the season a success. The team is looking for Part Time - Seasonal employees willing to work from March 2011 through September 2011 are encouraged to attend the teams annual Job Fair held at Municipal Stadium in San Jose, CA. The jobs range from customer service to food service and many other jobs will be available, as there are opportunities to work special events during the season as well. These are all part time jobs that only occur during home baseball games and events, for a full list of jobs in San Jose CA visit CA Jobs List.

Saturday, March 5, 2011
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Municipal Stadium
588 East Alma Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 297-1435

Marijuana Shops Lead To Jobs In California In All Industries

Marijuana is still in its infancy in terms of being sold in a traditional retail environment. It reminds me of the Internet early on when companies like Yahoo, Google, AltaVista and many others took the lead before major companies like IBM and even Microsoft really could establish themselves online. Even today, brands like Twitter and Facebook are start ups that grew into larger corporations. The same thing is happening with Marijuana growing/selling in California - major companies are still on the doorstep of getting involved, leaving a multi-billion dollar industry open to start ups and risk-takers.
Risk is involved in just about any job, from construction to office work - all jobs have hazards and dangers. Marijuana is particularly risky because of the negative press it receives when FBI/Federal Agents raid Collectives in what is typically a guns drawn and scary thing to witness. For the most part, this is fairly rare considering the number of shops that exist today, and if the operation is run legitimately - there are less risks involved. However, the negative stigma Marijuana still (and possibly always) will have, is sure to keep many job hunters away from applying to work in this industry for many years.

Larger cities have allowed Marijuana Dispensaries to sell legally to customers for over a decade in California. Recently, with the state/local budget deficits that are effecting every city - along with commercial real-estate being at all-time high vacancy, more Marijuana Dispensaries have been allowed to open within city limits. Oakland and Los Angeles have as many Weed Dispensaries than Starbucks, followed closely by Sacramento and other areas in Northern California. Stockton, CA is one of the more recent Valley Cities to debate opening 3 dispensaries within city limits. With many of the most wealthy people in town looking to get in on the business, there should be plenty of jobs in Stockton coming soon related to the Marijuana business. Dispensaries, or the weed shops themselves are supposed to be run as non-profit' --- or more simply, the money earned has to be spent on business activities, while paying yourself and workers a reasonable wage.

The key factor in creating jobs is that these regulated businesses must spend the majority of profits on business related activities. Those include wages to staff, security, growers, trimmers and management. This also includes spending on advertising, labels, office/shop materials, and commercial real-estate. This type of money can directly impact local businesses that cater to these services. Things like Newspapers/TV/Radio (for advertising) and office supply stores (for labels, signs and other office materials) will benefit greatly from the fact that these businesses are forced to spend the massive profits they bring in. Not to mention, the sales are directly taxed - and that money is distributed to the local government to create more jobs (hopefully).
The truly non-profit and legitimately run Marijuana shops in California can bring jobs and much needed tax revenue to the local areas they are located. Its debatable if getting your 'Marijuana Card' is truly a scientific process, or one that really filters out the people who 'need' the drug versus the people who 'want' the drug. The fact that Marijuana benefits can be applied to many different types of common ailments, makes it a drug that many people can tolerate...therefore making it easy to prescribe. However, the shops themselves employ people (sometimes 24 hours a day) and that is much needed in today's job market. They bring foot-traffic to commercial real-estate areas that are often non used, or under capacity. If the California economy was booming like it did in the .com age or quarter-million dollar homes age ... the jobs created would be minimal. With so many people out of work, and the numbers projected to not get any better for several years, anything to create jobs and tax revenue should be of the highest priority for local governments and lawmakers. The voters of California made the process 'legal' and now that local/state governments need the money, Marijuana should continue to grow and lead to jobs in the state of California. 

Stockton, CA Annual Job Event - Lexington Plaza Hotel

On Tuesday, January 25 from 12pm to 5pm - job seekers can visit the Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel (next to the beautiful Stockton waterfront Arena and Ballpark) to find open jobs and career advice. Employers will be on hand recruiting for new employees, and there will be staff on hand helping you perfect your resume and job seeking skills.

Everyone is encourage to attend - admission is Free.

Open Stockton, CA Jobs