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

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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!

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. 

New Job Openings In CA California

Unemployment is still high throughout California but that doesn't mean there aren't available job openings. Many businesses have survived the economic downturn and are doing quite well these days. They are always looking to find the next generation that will lead the company into the future.

Even if you are frustrated after months of searching for a job - now is not the time to give up! You actually want to get more aggressive than ever - and find your next job today.

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