The west side of LA (including Culver City and Santa Monica) are what people from outside of LA typically think of when they reference sunny southern California. Beautiful beaches, calm and walkable streets with lots of shopping and outdoor dining...No one in LA will argue with the loveliness, or cooler temperatures that this part of town has to offer. But if you’re thinking of trying to live on the west side, keep a few facts in mind: The farther west you go, ie. Santa Monic

“You’re hired!” These are the words you’ve been waiting to hear since you went in for that interview three weeks ago. It’s all you can do to let the recruiter finish offering you the job! You want to scream, “Yes!!! Yes!! YESSSSS!!!! I’ll take it,” as soon as she starts with, “I’ve got some good news for you.” But despite the feelings of excitement, an enthusiastic blind response may not be in your best interest. Read on, to learn what options and benefits you ought to take i

You’re waiting. And waiting….You’ve applied for a handful of jobs (or internships) at companies that are heavyweights in your industry - places that you’d like to be able to work someday. But you haven’t heard anything, from any of them. I always get lots of questions from candidates who are trying to 'figure out' why their phones aren't ringing off the hook. “Did I apply too late?” “Did I apply too early?” “Should I have heard something by now?” “Should I call their office o