Silicon Valley Jobs
Linked below are job banks and career sites that specialize in
or typically list a significant number of Silicon Valley jobs.
But first up is an introduction to the region and its jobs, in
case you're wondering What and where is Silicon Valley?
About Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is the nickname for a region in
Northern California. It's centered near the southern tip of the
San Francisco Bay, generally referred to as the South Bay Area.
In a nutshell, Silicon Valley is the high-tech mecca
of the world. Dozens of U.S. and international high-tech companies
have a branch office in Silicon Valley, if not a park-like campus
ringed with office buildings comprising headquarters.
Major corporate players include IBM, Cisco, Apple, Microsoft and Google,
to name only five. Several high-tech start-up
companies have achieved success in Silicon Valley. Typically,
more are in the process.
In other words, Silicon Valley is "High-Tech Heaven".
In good times there are often more high-tech Silicon Valley jobs
than workers, which just as often creates a job-seekers' market.
Silicon Valley got its nickname from the fact that the element
silicon is the base ingredient in computer chips, coupled with
the fact that it's a valley flanked by mountain ranges. San Jose
is nicknamed the "Capital of Silicon Valley" while Sunnyvale
is nicknamed the "Heart of Silicon Valley". Both are
in Santa Clara County, which is synonymous with Silicon Valley.
About Silicon Valley Jobs
High-tech Silicon Valley jobs include those in information
technology, engineering, semiconductor, science and telecommunications.
Silicon Valley jobs typically include plenty of "low-tech" jobs
too, along with consulting opportunities of
both the high- and low-tech kinds. Of course, the needs of such
a large concentration of corporate techies creates Silicon Valley
jobs of all kinds, such as those in health
care and retail.
Salaries for high-tech Silicon Valley
jobs are typically higher than for the same jobs elsewhere. But
the cost of living is higher too. (Housing is shocking!)
It's a desirable place to live and work, and cost of living is
directly proportional to desirability. In addition to jobs aplenty,
it's a beautiful area with great weather, a high standard of living
and an attractive lifestyle. Subsequently, Silicon Valley jobs
draw workers from around the world.
Silicon Valley Job Banks
First up below and on the next page are top
job banks that typically list a significant number of Silicon
Valley jobs, followed by others arranged alphabetically.
Tip: Searching on city names, verses Silicon
Valley, might return better results at some job banks. The
cities of Santa
Clara County host the largest concentration of high-tech
Silicon Valley jobs, particularly San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa
Clara. But, to increase your chances, don't overlook Bay-Area
cities in San
Mateo and Alameda Counties.
Search Scotts
Valley and San
Francisco too.
Silicon
Valley Jobs from Indeed
The "Google" of job searching lists plenty of Silicon
Valley jobs, by searching thousands of online employment sources
lightning fast. Will send you email updates for your specific search
and provides handy job-search tools for free. See also the clickable
list of Silicon Valley Jobs from Indeed, in the
left navigation column.
Silicon
Valley Jobs from Yahoo! HotJobs
At this writing, Yahoo! HotJobs is the preferred provider of online
job-searching facilities for the help-wanted section in the San
Jose Mercury News, Silicon Valley's local newspaper. Provides
all the job-seeker tools and resources you'd expect from a top
job bank, and then some.
Silicon
Valley Jobs from 6 Figure Jobs
Lists senior through executive, Silicon Valley jobs and consulting
opportunities, among similar employment in other metro areas. All  pay
$100K or more annually. Offers a variety of useful services for
job seekers, which consistently earns it the "Best of the
Web" vote by Forbes Magazine.
Silicon
Valley Computer Jobs
One in a collection of regional, IS and IT job banks stemming from
ComputerJobs.com, a top job bank in
its category. This one specializes in N. California, where Silicon
Valley computer jobs are located. Features include job searching,
resume posting and career resources.
Silicon
Valley Technical Jobs
Dice, which is among the top job banks listing
technical employment, provides a metro search specifically for
Silicon Valley jobs, and contract and consulting opportunities.
Accepts resumes and sends job lists by email.
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