City Overview
San Jose prides itself on being one of the safest large cities with a population of 500,000 or more in the United States.
Cost of Living
San Jose has some of the nation’s largest incomes, highest expenses, least affordable housing and steepest taxes.
Job Search Resources
The Bay Area Virtual Job Fair lets prospective employers meet candidates without leaving their offices.
Industry and Employment Trends
Almost 40,000 locals have IT jobs in Silicon Valley, the nickname for the San Jose region.
Top Companies
Cisco Systems is the largest private employer in the San Jose area.
H-1B Visa Companies
An H-1B visa is a popular way for foreign nationals to gain employment.
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.
Resume Guidelines
In the US it is rare to submit a longer CV-style document except in certain fields. Usually a resume is no more than two pages long.
Interviewing Advice
US recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers.
Cultural Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive punctually for meetings.
