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Nov 8, 2008 8:02 pm US/Mountain

Employment Agencies See Influx Of New Clients

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Colorado is not as bad off as some states when it comes to unemployment. It's lower than the national average, but it's still very high.

The number of people going to employment agencies is increasing, while the number of jobs available continues to decrease.

Gary Columbo came back to his hometown of Denver after his job in Florida was cut.

"So I figured well it might be a little better in this area, but I've talked to an awful lot of radio stations and it hasn't happened yet," said Columbo, a radio talk show host.

Unfortunately, Columbo's story is not unique in workforce centers throughout Colorado.

"Entry level, mid-level, even higher level positions; those individuals are coming into the workforce center surprised that finding a replacement job isn't as easy as they thought it would be," Joseph Barela with Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Workforce Center said.

At 5.2 percent, Colorado's unemployment rate is high, but not as high as the national average. That's because unlike states like Michigan, which relies heavily on the failing auto industry, Colorado's workforce has been able to stay somewhat diversified. But employment agencies warn that those looking for jobs also need to diversify.

"Don't necessarily think you're going to get a job in what you've done before," Peggy Herbertson with the Colorado Dept. of Labor said. "Look at what is available, look at what is growing."

There are still some healthy industries in Colorado. The oil industry, aerospace and healthcare are holding strong. But because there are so many skilled workers available, it's an employers market, so to speak.

For people like Columbo, finding a job has become a full time job.

"Oh persistent isn't quite the word. I'm doing about 6 to 8 hours a day doing the search," Columbo said. "I'm looking out of town as well."

Labor experts say September and October are usually the months when retailers staff up for the holidays, but this year even the number of temporary jobs is limited.

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