Jobs in New York

Living and Working in New York

A little known fact about New York City is that it was once the U.S. capital. Although that was for five short years between 1785 and 1790, it may have set the stage for this multicultural hub to become the powerhouse it now is. With its 8.5 million people, more than any city in the world, diversity and constant activity are assured. This is good news for businesses and high-tech careers as the draw of an educated labor pool, along with plenty of capital, makes New York City a great place for business. In fact, of the 1,000 largest companies in the country, more than a tenth are headquartered here, including IBM, Verizon Communications and JPMorgan Chase. For those looking to work in New York City, there are plenty of tech companies to choose from, including Foursquare, White Ops, Aircall, Socure, ThoughtWorks and LiveLike.

The multicultural environment features hundreds of languages being spoken and nearly every cuisine under the sun with its thousands of eating establishments. It seems impossible to run out of new things to experience. Add to that 28,000 acres of municipal parkland, artwork at the Guggenheim and Met, Broadway shows, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Metropolitan Opera House, Ellis Island, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square and much more, and it is easy to see what draws people to live and work in New York City. North America's largest transportation network and some good walking shoes make getting around the five boroughs easy - and affordable!