With unemployment still toying with 11 percent in Silicon Valley, chances are that you or someone you know is currently looking for a job. Well, there’s some good news finally. ABC 7 is hosting the HIREvent job fair today, and as many as 500 people could walk away with a salaried position.  It’s not really a dent—it’s more like a scratch—but with the holidays fast approaching, 500 families will have reason to celebrate this year.

One of the companies hiring most aggressively is Brocade, a data networking and storage company, which hopes to add 135 people to its roster of employees. Its chief targets are engineers and salespeople. But don’t worry if that doesn’t match the skill set you or your loved one has. There are jobs for everyone, from cashiers and customer service reps to corporate finance associate investor relations specialists.

The job fair will be held at the Wyndham Hotel at 1350 North First Street from 11pm to 3pm.
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