City Overview
San Jose is located in the heart of the area of northern California known as Silicon Valley. |
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Cost of Living
The San Jose Metropolitan Area ranks first in the US in median household buying power, however, the cost of living is among the highest in California and the nation. |
Job Search Resources
San Jose is known as the "capital of Silicon Valley" as it leads the nation in the number of high-tech companies. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
The technology industry is continuing to grow as are the services and businesses that support it. |
Largest Employers
The San Jose area offers 350,000 jobs and 25 companies with 1,000 or more employees including IBM, Intel, Yahoo!, Apple, Netscape, Sun, Sony, Cisco, Hitachi and Microsoft.
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H-1B visa Companies
An H-1B visa is a popular way for foreign nationals to gain employment.
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Business and Networking Groups
More than 70 percent of jobs are found through personal contacts. Explore these groups to build a network. |
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Non-Profit and Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering for a non-profit organization can be a great way to build up a resume. |
Résumé
The preferred resume format in the United States is what is known as reverse chronological, which lists most recent experience and works backward from there.
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Interviewing Advice
U.S. recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers. |
Work Permits/Visas
The United States issues a confusing range of visas which are broadly divided into immigrant (permanent resident) and non-immigrant (temporary resident) visas. |
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Cultural Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive to meetings punctually. |
