Local Resources in Colorado

There are over 66,000 unemployed workers in Metro Denver. To address this crucial community need, DenverWorks was established as a non-profit that has provided job readiness services for over a decade.

After spending a day with the people behind the scenes at Red Rocks, it is easy to see why they love their jobs!

Arapahoe County is a dynamic organization offering a wide variety of employment opportunities. We strive to provide Arapahoe County residents, businesses and visitors with top-notch service and seek energetic and dedicated people to carry out our goals.

The Colorado Human Resource Association (CHRA) is the organization of business leaders and professionals with the expertise and knowledge in human resources. We are the voice of HR in the broader Denver metro area, and our members influence business decision-making locally, nationally and internationally. Founded in 1938 to meet the needs of human resource professionals in the metropolitan Denver area, CHRA has grown to 1,200 members, representing corporations of all sizes and service providers of all types.

Keith Jones has many videos on our site that will definitely help you in finding your next career!

Have your game on when the employer calls you! This is your chance!

The cover letter should be written for EACH and EVERY position you apply for!

There are many applying for the position you are applying for..so be ready, be eager and make the recruiter and his/her team love you!

Shake the hands of those you interview with and remember their names so that you can follow up in a very professional manner.

Keith Jones explains that one should not create a resume for all industries and businesses.

Emails, letters and take the extra time to thank the time of the interviewer. Recruiters believe this to be very professional when they receive emails and letters expressing thanks for their time and effort.

You HAVE to know about the company you are applying for. The resources are out there and there is no excuse!

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Create a checklist of follow up activities to increase the number of interviews you land.

Increase your chances for hitting it big in your job search. Look through categories in the Yellow Pages section of the phone book, and make a list of several industries and companies that are a good fit for you.

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Increase your chances for hitting it big in your job search. Look through categories in the Yellow Pages section of the phone book, and make a list of several industries and companies that are a good fit for you.

If you’d rather be fishing than job searching right now, why not combine the two? First, put together some great “bait” (a juicy, enticing resume). Then identify some “fish” (hiring managers at your target companies) to dangle your bait in front of.

Exercising isn’t just for a healthy body…it can help make your job search healthier, too!

Overcome the drudgery of job hunting by creating a fun, effective Bingo card filled with the names of companies and people you want to connect with. Once you’ve made contact, mark off the square.

Build your self-confidence (and add “Wow!” to your resumes and interviews) by creating a long list of your “trophies” (a.k.a. successes). Start as early as grade school, and challenge yourself to come up with 25+ accomplishments in an hour…

David Sandusky, founder of "Your Brand", shares great information improving your career.

Differentiate yourself by making great calls during your networking.

Identify your core values, mission, and vision.