5 ms·

Ask HN: What is the best way to find a job in Bay Area?

4 points by 31reasons 13y ago

I am an iOS Developer in Los Angeles. I am thinking of moving to Bay Area if I get a job there. What is the best approach to finding a job there ? What is the "entry-level" place to live ? Unfortunately I don't have a large social network to rely on and sites like Dice.com are infested with Cybercoders and other job farms. Any advice / help is appreciated.

alanchavez 13y ago
If you don't have a large professional (not social) network, then you must start building one. Have you tried http://careers.stackoverflow.com/jobs http://careers.stackoverflow.com/jobs ?? That's how I found my dream job! and I'm hunted by in-house recruiters all the time, so I'd say that's a good place to start. When I registered, it required an invitation, if it stills requires one, shoot me an email (see my profile) and I'll happily send one your way.
- 31reasons 13y ago
  Hey there is no email in your profile, but yeah please send me the invite. Thank you!
  - signed0 13y ago
    Here is a link to sign up for Stack Overflow Careers: http://bit.ly/14P2rbs http://bit.ly/14P2rbs
    - 31reasons 13y ago
      Awesome! thank you.
- _vn5r 13y ago
  Can I please get an invite too? mariodel AT gmail DOT com
jkaykin 13y ago
I am running an iOS hiring event on Thursday, would love it if you joined: http://iosdcsf.eventbrite.com http://iosdcsf.eventbrite.com If you can't make this one, no problem, there will be more. Good luck!
- 31reasons 13y ago
  Thanks. the company list seems pretty small, may be next time :)
  - jkaykin 13y ago
    I really want to keep this event small and personal, this isn't a generic hiring event. Nevertheless, you are in LA, so that's completely understandable.
eimieimi 13y ago
My friend used Crashpad to find a nice roomie and place in downtown SF, he loves it as he was able to expand his network immediately (http://www.gocrashpad.com/ http://www.gocrashpad.com/). You should first figure out where your job will be as commute options vary like bus, train, cycling or car. For jobs try Whitetruffle (www.whitetruffle.com), lots of iOS dev jobs in SF/Bay and NY. It directly introduces you to the hiring source if you are a match for the job. Good luck!
- 31reasons 13y ago
  Thank you!