City Overview
The city of Los Angeles boasts a diversified economy with no single dominant industry, despite the fact that most people think it is synonymous with the entertainment business.
Cost of Living
Los Angeles is the 27th most expensive city in the world according to the most recent Swiss Bank UBS Prices and Earnings Report.
Job Search Resources
Newspapers, staffing agencies and career fairs complement popular online job sites in Los Angeles.
Industry and Employment Trends
Many, if not most, of Los Angeles’s companies choose to set up shop outside the city limits.
Top Companies
Walt Disney Company, Ryland Group Inc. (Residential Construction) and Nestle USA (Food Manufacturing) make the list of Los Angeles's top companies.
H-1B Visa Companies
An H-1B visa is a popular way for foreign nationals to gain employment.
Work Permits/Visas
The United States issues a confusing range of visas which are broadly divided into immigrant (permanent resident) and non-immigrant (temporary resident) visas.
Resume Guidelines
In the US it is rare to submit a longer CV-style document except in certain fields. Usually a resume is no more than two pages long.
Interviewing Advice
US recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers.
Cultural Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive punctually for meetings.
Business and Networking Groups
Los Angeles networking groups cater to the fields of entertainment, engineering and sales and marketing, among others.
Non-Profits and Volunteer Opportunities
Los Angeles volunteer opportunities can be found in such areas as arts and entertainment, health care, and many more.
