San Fernando Valley Job Fair in Sherman Oaks

If you are job hunting before the new year, this is one of the more practical things to do in Los Angeles this December. A job and career fair comes to the Courtyard by Marriott on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, and the listing says candidates can meet and interview with local and nationally known employers face to face.

When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Where: Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, 15433 Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91403 Price: Free, with registration on Eventbrite

What to expect

The organizers describe the event as interview-based. Instead of dropping a resume in a bin, you talk to recruiters directly, and some of those conversations can double as first-round interviews. The listing names openings across sales, management, logistics, finance, customer service, IT, administration, engineering and retail, at entry and mid levels.

The two-hour window is short, so it suits a lunch-hour visit. Arrive early if you can, because the first hour is usually when recruiters are freshest and lines are shortest.

How to prepare

Register through the Eventbrite page first, since that is the official way to reserve a spot. Bring several printed copies of your resume, dress as you would for an interview, and have a 30-second introduction ready. It also helps to look up the attending employers ahead of time so you can ask specific questions rather than general ones.

Plan on a few notes for follow-ups: names, email addresses and the roles each recruiter mentioned. The sooner you send a thank-you message, the better your odds of being remembered.

Getting there

The hotel sits on Ventura Boulevard in the heart of Sherman Oaks, close to the 101 and the 405, so it is a reasonable drive from most of the Valley. Parking at a hotel can carry a fee, so check with the venue before you go. If you are scanning for LA events this weekend or later in the month, keep the date in mind, since this one falls on a weekday.

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