DENVER (KDVR) — As companies continue to add thousands of new jobs each month, we’re getting a first-hand look at the top gigs Coloradans are interested in pursuing right now.
According to Google trends experts, the top three job searches in metro-Denver are:
- ‘How to become an therapist’
- ‘How to become an EMT’
- ‘How to become a model’
Google trends experts tell the Problem Solvers they’re noticing in Coloradans’ searches that most people want jobs where they can help others.
The average starting salary for a therapist is around $47,600 and for an EMT it’s $37,500.
Job experts say new models typically make about $22 an hour, though that varies.
What’s also interesting according to Google, is they’re noticing people want gigs where they don’t have a traditional schedule or boss — but a role that would provide them with more flexibility.
“So we know we saw a record number of people in 2021 quit their jobs. It was actually, as far as job-related searches go, the most searched query in 2021 was, ‘how to quit a job’,” said Alex Joseph, a Google trends expert.
“We think what we’re seeing is people looking for jobs that allow them to be a little more fulfilled, whether that is in terms of their work-life balance, pursuing a patient they might have, or just connecting with people on a one-on-one basis, rather than having a traditional 9 to 5.”
According to Google’s data, Colorado currently has the third most remote job searches in the nation.
According to experts, the top five most in-demand remote jobs right now are: customer service reps, recruiters, accountants, executive assistants and project managers.
