City Overview
Denver, nicknamed the "Mile-High City," is a city that is brimming with activity and excitement. |
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Cost of Living
Denver ranks slightly above the national average for cost of living of 100, with a composite index of 105.0. |
Job Search Resources
Denver's unemployment rate is consistently below national levels. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
While the state has experienced job and employee compensation growth, local analysts consider the business outlook for the near future to be mixed. |
Largest Employers
Healthcare, energy, telecommunications and financial services companies are all big employers.
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H-1B visa Companies
An H-1B visa is a popular way for foreign nationals to gain employment.
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Business and Networking Groups
More than 70 percent of jobs are found through personal contacts. Explore these groups to build a network. |
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Non-Profit and Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering for a non-profit organization can be a great way to build up a resume. |
Résumé
The preferred resume format in the United States is what is known as reverse chronological, which lists most recent experience and works backward from there.
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Interviewing Advice
U.S. recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers. |
Work Permits/Visas
The United States issues a confusing range of visas which are broadly divided into immigrant (permanent resident) and non-immigrant (temporary resident) visas. |
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Cultural Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive to meetings punctually. |
