The Denver job market is competitive right now with unemployment rates at an all-time low of 2.6% – 2.9%. This doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t a ton of job opportunities out there for you. The Denver job market is actually thriving with companies constantly expanding and relocating to the city. Companies expecting to hire has risen 31% from last year and recently rose 8% between Q1 and Q2 alone, of this year. Again, unemployment may be low but the job market is booming, you just have to know where to look. We have the 2018 Denver job market insight you need to get you on the right career path.
For those of you already living in Denver but still looking for your dream career, take a look at the skills most companies are looking for to help you get your resume perfect and the different industries that are in high demand and expected to continue to growing the Denver Metro area. Below is your 2018 Denver Job Market Insight.
In a world where education and hard skills play the most significant role in whether or not you are considered for a job, know that soft skills and your ability and willingness to be trained can be deciding factors as well. Whether you are in the healthcare industry or tech industry, there are a few common skills that every employer looks for in an employee, and some of them may surprise you.
Soft Skills — According to LinkedIn
All of these in-demand soft skills revolve around team work. How well you can work with others is often a deciding factor for employers. Being able to successfully work with a team of people is not always an easy task, but if you are able to perfect the 4 soft skills listed above, employers will be knocking at your door, begging you to be a part of their team.
Hard Skills –According to LinkedIn
As you can see from the above hard-skills and the industries listed below that are in high demand and growing significantly, the 2018 Denver job market is definitely technology, science, and energy based — Denver Metro is thinking about the future the way the rest of the world needs to.
According to U.S. News & World Report and DPS CareerConnect, the top industries that are thriving (which means also hiring) in Denver are:
The above industries have shown a steady growth over the last decade and are predicted to continue growing and thriving in the Denver Metro area.
Living in Denver has its perks. Residents in the city and surrounding area earn roughly $6,000 more annually than the national average. Denver was also voted the 3rd best metro city to live in out of 125 chosen in the U.S. Between the forward thinking, booming workforce, better pay, and recreational activities, Denver offers people a laid back yet productive lifestyle filled with opportunity.
Take this 2018 Denver job market insight and consider honing in on your hard and soft skills that apply to the above industries.