Career Transitions Los Angeles

The Top 10 Mistakes Content Professionals Make when Looking for Work

Have you ever applied for a position but weren't even called for an interview? Or (more likely) you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs with no luck. You are probably making mistakes that scuttled your chance of landing jobs. In our February meeting, professional recruiter [Jack Molisani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmolisani/) will discuss the top 10 mistakes content professionals make when looking for work (whether contract, permanent or consulting), with proactive tips on how to avoid these pitfalls and increase your chances of landing that next job or contract. Want or need a new job? Don’t miss our February meeting! **Agenda:** 10 am - Check-in, socialize, and raffle entry 10:30 am - Speaker presentation begins 11:15 am - Q&A, LavaCon raffle, and network 12 pm - Wrap up **About the Speaker** Jack Molisani is the President of [ProSpring Technical Staffing](https://prospringstaffing.com/), an employment agency specializing in content professionals (both contract and perm). He's the author of *[Be The Captain of Your Career](https://www.amazon.com/Be-Captain-Your-Career-Advancement/dp/0962709026)*, which hit #5 on Amazon's Career and Resume Best Seller list. Jack also produces [The LavaCon Conference](https://lavacon.org/) on Content Strategy, which will be in Charlotte, NC in October. Jack will raffle a free virtual entrance to LavaCon, so stay until the end of the meeting! **By attending this event, you'll agree to our Code of Conduct.** **[Our Code of Conduct is under the Content Strategy Los Angeles' Meetup About section.](https://www.meetup.com/content-strategy-los-angeles/)** **This event is donation-based with a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds go to Studious Coworking Space for allowing us to use their space.** Even though this talk is focused on content jobs, anyone working in product is welcome to attend! 📣 Calling for speakers here in LA for our upcoming 2026 events. If you'd like to talk at one of our events, let me know! The topic can be anything, and can be as short or long as 15-30 minutes!

West LA Tech Community

Hey! Welcome to the West LA Tech Community meetup! This is a casual hangout for anyone interested in tech. No talks, no presentations, no agenda. Just show up, grab a coffee, and meet some cool people. Whether you're a developer, designer, founder, student, or just curious about tech, you're welcome here. The goal is simple: good conversations and new friends. This is our first month so come help set the vibe for what this community becomes. Looking forward to meeting you all! See you at the booths in Starbucks on Sawtelle!

Rewiring the Path: Career Reinvention Through AI and Grit

An inspirational talk on career reinvention via AI for educators and professionals, with practical steps to use AI to augment thinking and entrepreneurship.

✈️ Travel Lovers Meet-Up in Los Angeles: Golden Era Edition

In-person travel enthusiasts meetup for networking and forming meaningful connections with fellow travelers.

Better Life After 50

Informal gathering for adults over 50 to share life experiences and learn from one another, with the concrete outcome of making new friends.

Open Men's Circle - Central LA

A facilitated men's circle for men 18+ to share, receive input from peers, and build supportive connections for personal growth.

Match Made in Networking 💘 Networking and Social

An in-person LA networking social that matches professionals for curated intros, delivering at least one strong, follow-up-worthy connection.

The Business.

Birthday Tribute to Nina Simone at T.A.G. Studios Burbank

Nina Simone tribute concert by Claude Hall for Nina Simone fans; an intimate evening of song and storytelling honoring her legacy.

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #29 at Lacy Park and Beyond (San Marino)

**Hi All, Wahayn Here,** **MEETUP TIME - 5:45 - 7:45 PM** **DO YOUR BEST TO GET THERE AT 5:45, WE WILL BE LEAVING NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm.** I am Back, let's head out on another adventure. We’ll be repeating this walk every two weeks until further notice. Come join me for a fun and active evening as we continue our bi-weekly **10k-Steps Walking Challenge!** **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

Funtastic Hike at Flint Canyon. Moderate Paced.

Join us for a scenic 5-mile moderate paced hike along **Flint Canyon Trail**! This trail offers a beautiful, peaceful nature experience with minimal elevation gain—perfect for anyone looking to get some fresh air, light exercise, and good company. 📅 **When:** Sunday, Feb 22, 2026. ⏰ **Time:** [9:30 AM] (Please arrive 5 minutes early) 📍 **Where:** Oak Grove Disc Golf Course Parking Click the Meetup app map for exact coordinates. **What to Bring**: * Comfortable hiking shoes * Water bottle (stay hydrated!) * Sunscreen and a hat * Snacks if you’d like to enjoy a quick break * Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome! * Feel free to invite friends—this is a casual, social hike.

Discover Your Inner DRIVE Relation-Based Sales Training Luncheon

Lunch event for sales and business professionals to discover their DRIVE Sales System personality and improve motivation, communication, and relationships.