Whether you or someone you know is job hunting full-time or employed and looking for a change, my office is here to help you. Listed below are links to check and see what types of federal jobs are available and also various non-profit employment opportunity resources.
Non-Profit Employment Groups:
- Adams County Workforce & Business Center- A wide variety of free services to registered job seekers.
- Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center - Resources for job seekers and employers.
- Jefferson County Workforce Center- Provides services for all job seekers, businesses and families.
Federal Job Resources:
- USA Jobs.gov- USAJOBS is the official jobsite for the US Federal Government. You can search USAJOBS to find thousands of available federal jobs, and use our search tools to narrow your results to find the job that is right for you.
- Veterans Administration (VA) – Official website for the VA – with a variety of position available nation-wide.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) – Located in Golden, is the world’s premiere renewable energy laboratory and is expanding both it's facilities and staff levels.
Local Job Resources:
-
University of Colorado Hospital– Located in Aurora, at the new Anschutz Medical Campus, is expanding both their research and patient care facilities.
Resume Writing & Interview Tips. Below are some great resources to improve your resume and bolster your interviewing skills.
-
http://career-advice.monster.com/ This website provides tips on everything from how to successfully write a cover letter to how to go about salary negotiations. There is also helpful advice about all aspects of job hunting.
Fastest Growing Occupations |
Postsecondary Education / Training |
Biomedical Engineers |
Bachelor’s degree |
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysis |
Bachelor’s degree |
Home Health Aides |
Short-term on the-job-training |
Personal and Home Care Aides |
Short-term on the-job-training |
Financial Examiners |
Bachelor’s degree |
Medical Scientists, Excerpt Epidemiologists |
Doctoral degree |
Physician Assistants |
Master’s degree |
Skin Care Specialists |
Postsecondary vocational award |
Biochemists and Biophysicists |
Doctoral degree |
Athletic Trainers |
Bachelor’s degree |
Physical Therapist Aides |
Short-term on the-job-training |
Dental Hygienists |
Associate degree |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
Associate degree |
Dental Assistants |
Moderate-term on the-job-training |
Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
Bachelor’s degree |
Medical Assistants |
Moderate-term on the-job-training |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
Associate degree |
Veterinarians |
First Professional Degree |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
Work Experience in a related Occupation |
Compliance Officers (except Agriculture, Construction & Health and Human Services) |
Long-term on the-job-training |
Occupational Therapist Aides |
Short-term on the-job-training |
Environmental Engineers |
Bachelor’s degree |
Pharmacy Technicians |
Moderate-term on the-job-training |
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
Bachelor’s degree |
Survey Researchers |
Bachelor’s degree |
Physical Therapists |
Master’s degree |
Personal Financial Advisors |
Bachelor’s degree |
Environmental Engineering Technicians |
Associate degree |
Occupational Therapist Assistants |
Associate degree |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobic Instructors |
Postsecondary Vocational Award |
Source: Employment Projections Program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics "Occupational Employment Projections to 2018," published in the November 2009 Monthly Labor Review