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Silicon Valley is the number one place in the country for jobs per Silicon Beat and a recent Indeed survey.
The point that they make though, is that while there are 99 available jobs for every 1,000 employable [assuming] residents, there isn't enough trained people available.
During the bust years, employers were lucky and were able to create a list of 10 pieces of criteria that they wanted in a candidate. Because unemployment at the time was so high, it was no problem waiting until someone with 10 out of 10 matches came along, and they did quickly.
Unfortunately for both employers and job seekers, the 'We will wait' mentality has not waned, despite the pool of potential job candidates rapidly declining. Perhaps, as the employment rate reaches boom proportions again, it would be best to let some of the criteria for candidates slide a bit. Put a butt in a seat that meets 75 - 80% of the need and take a risk that someone smart and has demonstrated pervious successes in similar roles, can quickly learn the other 20%.
