Why Won't That Silicon Valley HeadHunter talk to me?

Maybe it's your location - you may be willing to take on a long commute, but the recruiter has assumed that this would work for only a short time. It is difficult to commit to an hour commute twice a day - be real about it. If you live in Emeryville, chances are that a commute to San Jose is doable, but it's probably not sustainable on a long term basis.

If you really are a close to perfect match for the job, and you think the zip code problem has aced you out, follow up with the headhunter and let them know that :

• you may be willing to move
• you are willing to commute on an ongoing basis
• there are public transit options that work for you to make your commute productive time
• you can adjust around a schedule that minimizes the traffic congestion
• you have alternative weekday living arrangements that minimize the need to commute

Here in the Bay Area, recruiters often work by area code or zip code, so recognize that you need to make the case around this issue, and take the initiative. And sell me on the idea that you are not geographically undesirable for the position that is a long way away. If I believe you, I can go back to my client and open the discussion with them.