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

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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.

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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/). 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!

Thank you!

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 ??

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.

Hey there is no email in your profile, but yeah please send me the invite. Thank you!

Here is a link to sign up for Stack Overflow Careers: http://bit.ly/14P2rbs

Awesome! thank you.

I am running an iOS hiring event on Thursday, would love it if you joined: http://iosdcsf.eventbrite.com

If you can't make this one, no problem, there will be more. Good luck!

Thanks. the company list seems pretty small, may be next time :)

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.

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