With a state motto of "Eureka," which means “I have found it,” whatever it may be you are seeking, you are sure to find it in sunny California – and it is no different in the IT industry. Epitomizing a place where anything can happen, Southern California, with the second largest IT industry in the U.S., is a breeding ground for IT opportunities in industries such as Entertainment and Television, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Leisure and Hospitality, and Government.
Boasting a strong secondary education system, more than 200 different spoken languages, and home to many innovative companies, Southern California is a technologists dream come true. Technologies run hot in California and .Net Development continues to rule the day on the application development side of the house. Flash development is also a stand out skill set in need. Finding highly skilled individuals across all technologies continues to be the focus of staffing companies like Sapphire and the difference between finding that perfect IT contract and getting hired is practical, hands on experience.
Yet life isn’t all work and no play in California. Local attractions such as world class beaches, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Rodeo Drive, Knotts Berry Farm, and Hollywood, make Southern California a great place to visit or plant some more permanent roots. Historical sites such as Olvera Street in Los Angeles, Chinatown, the Spanish Territory with its unique Mexican cuisine, and the Getty Center in Los Angeles are also fan favorites among history buffs. And while it is important to note that the Los Angeles and Orange County regions are ranked among the highest in terms of cost of living areas in the state, there are lower cost housing options in neighboring San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
So ask yourself if you are considering IT employment in one of the most desired, cosmopolitan, green, and open-minded societies on the planet. If the answer is yes, contact one of Sapphire’s offices in Los Angeles or Irvine to find out about our IT opportunities.
