Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Jobs: Overview

The Hollywood sign stands for everything glamourous and star-studded in Los Angeles. But did you know it was built in the 1920s to advertise a new neighborhood called Hollywoodland? The "land" was eventually dropped from the sign in 1949, and it became associated with nearby Paramount Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers. Today, downtown L.A. is the largest government hub outside of Washington D.C. and has the largest historical theater district in the U.S. But not all Los Angeles jobs are in show business. More than 700,000 health services and biomedical jobs and 190,000 aerospace jobs stoke L.A.'s economy.

If L.A. were a country, the city's economy would be bigger than those of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Sweden. Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis, engulfing five counties—Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, and San Bernardino. If you're looking for jobs in Los Angeles, you have a lot of choices for relocation. There are more than 80 neighborhoods in L.A. and 16 districts just in downtown. For those who want a slightly less hectic pace, you can also find jobs in L.A.'s beautiful suburbs, including Pasadena, West Covina, and Anaheim.

Popular Jobs in Los Angeles

Hollywood supplies some of the most glamorous jobs to Los Angeles, including those in entertainment, the arts, and media jobs that support the show business industry. But of course, not all jobs will put you on stage and screen. To serve its thriving community, L.A. has some of the top hospitals in the U.S., including City of Hope Cancer Center, UCLA Medical Center, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, with fantastic opportunities for healthcare support jobs. To manage all the big movie-star salaries, money management of big businesses, and the finances of "regular people," opportunities for finance jobs are also abundant.

Here are three more professions with thousands of opportunities in Los Angeles:

• personal assistant jobs
• marketing jobs
• nonprofit jobs

How to Update Your Resume

The first step in your job search should be to make sure your resume is a winner. Monster has a library of articles with tips for writing a stand-out resume that impresses hiring managers. One thing you should avoid on your resume is using cliches and business buzzwords. Keep your wording fresh to keep employers' attention. Follow that advice when you get ready to write your cover letter as well. We've got three cover letter ideas that will emphasize your creativity and qualifications for the job.

Interviewing for Los Angeles Jobs

Job interviews often follow the same formula, with many of the same common questions. Things like the mind-numbing, "Where do you want to be in five years," and the dreaded, "Tell me a little about yourself." But if you're in a specialized field, you may be also asked questions that are out of the norm. We've put together a long list of sample interview questions and answers for dozens of jobs to help you practice your responses before the interview. Remember, your effort to find a job isn't finished when the interview ends. You might want to take a look at some advice about what to do after the interview.

How Much Do Los Angeles Jobs Pay?

The median household income in Los Angeles is about $62,000. Find out what jobs in your field pay in Los Angeles by using Monster's Salary Tools, so you know what to expect from a job offer. While you're there, you can also see what your job pays in other parts of the country and what skills you might want to pick up to increase your worth.

Want to Learn More About Companies Near You?

Impress employers by walking into your interview knowing a little bit about the company. You can do that by browsing our company profiles when you have your eye on a job. You can learn things like:

• how long the company has been in business
• where its offices are located
• what training benefits it offers

Your Next Job Is Waiting in the Wings

Are you excited about your next job? Get started looking for your future right now! Monster can help you look for Los Angeles jobs. And as an added bonus, if you create a personal profile on Monster, we can send you job leads directly to your inbox. Your profile will also put you in front of employers and recruiters, so they can reach out to you with opportunities.