were in want of

The massive layoffs of 2008 and 2009 were a devastating blow; but the fact remains that roughly 90% of those who want to work in the US are working.

2008年到2009年间的大批裁员对于就业市场来说无疑是一个重创；而另一事实是这些被裁的人员中，90%希望留在美国工作的人现在还继续在这里工作着。

Where and when do you want to peak,? As it were, in terms of your accomplishments?

你想在什么时间到达巅峰，如果它说的是你的成就方面？

They were raised in an era of Internet heroes. They want the latest scoop from that magical Silicon Valley across the Pacific Ocean.

他们处于一个网络英雄的时代，渴望第一时间获得大洋彼岸的硅谷传出的任何消息。