Need help getting a job in Denver

[denverian]

Originally Posted by BK913

Did this re-employment consulting firm share any other insights with regard to the Denver job market?



Yeah, I know you're originally from Johnson County and not a big fan of the conservatism of the area based on some of your posts in other forums. So, I was just pointing out the bright side in that at least you don't live in Johnson County as opposed to Denver.

I'm on a Linkedin webinar with them right now. They highly suggest using it to network. I've already set up a profile on Linkedin, and used it to contact someone doing a job I applied for to try and network into the company.

They're good with helping with resumes, but then I'm a writer, so didn't really need help with that. If/when I get an interview, I think they'll be great with coaching prior to the interview. If I learn anything new, I'll post it.

Lucky not to be in JoCo now because I'm not a fan of the humidity!

[Nea1]

Originally Posted by denverian

I'm on a Linkedin webinar with them right now. They highly suggest using it to network. I've already set up a profile on Linkedin, and used it to contact someone doing a job I applied for to try and network into the company.

They're good with helping with resumes, but then I'm a writer, so didn't really need help with that. If/when I get an interview, I think they'll be great with coaching prior to the interview. If I learn anything new, I'll post it.

Lucky not to be in JoCo now because I'm not a fan of the humidity!

I checked out Linkedin, they want money to contact people. D not have that right now. Any other sites you know of?

[Interstate 35 South]

Originally Posted by denverian

I'm on a Linkedin webinar with them right now. They highly suggest using it to network. I've already set up a profile on Linkedin, and used it to contact someone doing a job I applied for to try and network into the company.

They're good with helping with resumes, but then I'm a writer, so didn't really need help with that. If/when I get an interview, I think they'll be great with coaching prior to the interview. If I learn anything new, I'll post it.

Lucky not to be in JoCo now because I'm not a fan of the humidity!

Using LinkedIn to network wouldn't hurt, but I'm not sure many people out there really use it for that purpose as it's a relatively new concept. I could be wrong though! I'm on LinkedIn, and it seems to be more of a way that people get back in touch. For example, I had two old high school buddies that I had lost contact with find me on LinkedIn long after I had moved away. I have never had anyone contact me on LinkedIn for job search or networking assistance.

If you do learn anything new with regard to LinkedIn networking, it's obvious a lot of Denverites (is that a word?) and wanna-be Denverites like myself would be interested in hearing more. The standard methods of job hunting just aren't going to work these days. You have literally hundreds of other people (maybe thousands) living inside and outside the Denver area applying for jobs posted on Careerbuilder and Monster.

About the Jo Co humidity, I completely agree. I hate it. Often during the summer here, you get Florida-style humidity but without Florida's beaches to go with it! When you drive from Denver to KC, there is a huge difference in the air. 90 degrees in Denver is far more tolerable than 90 degrees in KC!

[looopson]

I'm working at Rite Aid in Oregon. Trying to do a store transfer to the Denver area in September. I'll be there in early Sep. I still dunno what I'll put for my address. I'm reluctant to put an Oregon one. Crossing my fingers it'll work though.

I don't want to work in retail but I also don't want to not have a job lined up when I get out there. I don't care if they can only work me twenty hours - it's something!

It sounds silly to move in this economy but I'm really unhappy where I'm at right now. I don't want my current full time job at Rite Aid to stop me from being happy and going on a new adventure to a different place. I considered waiting another six months but it'll probably just the same situation then... can't wait any longer.

[Nea1]

Originally Posted by looopson

I'm working at Rite Aid in Oregon. Trying to do a store transfer to the Denver area in September. I'll be there in early Sep. I still dunno what I'll put for my address. I'm reluctant to put an Oregon one. Crossing my fingers it'll work though.

I don't want to work in retail but I also don't want to not have a job lined up when I get out there. I don't care if they can only work me twenty hours - it's something!

It sounds silly to move in this economy but I'm really unhappy where I'm at right now. I don't want my current full time job at Rite Aid to stop me from being happy and going on a new adventure to a different place. I considered waiting another six months but it'll probably just the same situation then... can't wait any longer.

I was born and raised in Oregon, I know what you mean. Good Luck with the transfer. I applied at several, not hiring, maybe transfers work better.

[Interstate 35 South]

Originally Posted by Nea1

I checked out Linkedin, they want money to contact people. D not have that right now. Any other sites you know of?

Originally Posted by Nea1

Even in Denver it is almost impossible. We are here and nothing. There is just no work and a lot of competition for what there is. We have no family here, but he had a job lined up and after we got here three months later, laid off. I love it here, but not at the cost of my family and future. We have to go elsewhere but maybe someday we can come back.

You can contact people on LinkedIn as a free member; however, you have to build a list of contacts (i.e. people you know) first. You can then contact anyone who is on the list of any of your contacts (the site calls them "connections).

For example, let's say you worked with Joe at ABC Corporation before the layoff. You add Joe to your list of contacts. He will receive an automated e-mail and will have to accept your request. Once he accepts your request to be added to your contact list, you'll be able to see and contact everyone on his list of contacts. You then see "John at XYZ Corporation" on Joe's contact list. You can then contact John via the LinkedIn site since you know Joe.

So, I would advise adding everyone that you and your family have met in Denver, including former colleagues before the layoff that you mentioned. Then you'll have access to their contacts without requiring payment.

LinkedIn requires a paid subscription if you want to contact someone who is not in your list of contacts or the lists of contacts of anyone you know (network).

Hope that helps!