California: Unemployment and Job Search Resources

Given it's size, it is no surprise that California offers it's residents extensive career, job search and unemployment resources. Here is a sampling of what is available:

Employment Development Department Workforce Services Offices by City

CalJobs: California's online system for linking employer job listings and job seeker résumés.

File an unemployment claim in California.

California State Job Seeker Services: Search for workshops, services for special needs groups, and no-fee employment assistance programs to help overcome barriers to finding a suitable job.

Experience Unlimited "Job Clubs" : The Employment Development Department's (EDD) Experience Unlimited services are available at select locations throughout the State. A wide range of professional, technical, and managerial job seekers participate in these voluntary, networking groups to lend one another job hunting assistance and direction. There are no fees for either job seekers or employers.

California Job Fairs and Events - Location-by-Location