Denver Job Search

If you're looking for a job in Denver, check out our list of online resources before hitting the pavement. The unemployment rate in Denver for Dec. 2008 was 6.1%, more than one point lower than the national rate of 7.2%. The number of working Coloradoans numbered 2.6 million for Dec. 2008, with 167,600 Coloradoans looking for employment.

Denver's major private employers include Qwest, Lockheed Martin and several health care companies. Public employers include the Federal and State Government, as well as several school districts in the area.

10 Largest Private Employers in Metro Denver

1. Qwest
2. Lockheed Martin Corporation
3. HealthONE
4. Exempla Healthcare
5. University of Denver
6. IBM Corp.
7. Centura Health
8. United Airlines
9. EchoStar Communications Corp.
10. Kaiser Permanente

10 Largest Public Employers in Metro Denver

1. Federal Government
2. State of Colorado
3. University of Colorado System
4. Denver Public Schools
5. City and County of Denver
6. U.S. Postal Service
7. Jefferson County Public Schools
8. Cherry Creek School District
9. Adams 12 Five Star Schools
10. Denver Health

If you're between jobs, temporary agencies can give you some much-needed cash. Some temporary assignments can also lead to full-time work. The following temporary agencies have several locations in the Denver area.

Temporary Agencies in Metro Denver

• Accountemps
• AppleOne
• Kelly Services
• Manpower

While Monster and CareerBuilder have cornered the market on national job listings, don't overlook Denver's local newspapers or Craigslist. Westword and Craigslist are especially good resources for part-time work.

Job Listing Sites for Metro Denver

• Denver Craigslist
• Denver Jobing
• Post News Jobs
• Westword Backpage Jobs

Note: Unemployment statistics from Colorado Unemployment Hits 5-Year High.