I have been hearing from friends and family that getting a new job last year in Colorado was incredibly difficult. Many companies were in a hiring freeze, which was a tough time for Colorado's economy.

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As we ring in the new year, we should be excited because many of those issues look like they are improving.

New Ranking Puts Colorado at the Top

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A new ranking by WalletHub analyzed what states are the best for jobs. They considered 34 circumstances to create the official ranking. Not all circumstances and metrics were weighted the same.

Job opportunities, employment growth, and unemployment rate were the largest factors.

Jobs in Colorado: A Look at 2024

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Colorado was ranked the 8th-best state for jobs for 2024. Looking at the data, Colorado grew to the 7th-best job market in the nation and the 15th-best economic environment.

This means that more jobs are opening up, but our economy still needs some work to improve.

This means that more jobs are opening up and more Coloradans will have more opportunities to get the job they want and to provide for their families better.

Job Requirements Will Change in Colorado As Well

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If you are searching for a new job, you have most likely noticed that the majority of jobs require a bachelor's degree. That is changing for many roles for the majority of companies across the state.

Nearly half of companies in Colorado will eliminate bachelor's degree requirements for various positions.

RELATED: COLORADO COMPANIES TO ELIMINATE BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS IN 2024

This will help many Coloradans find entry-level jobs that will assist them in climbing the corporate ladder.

10 of Northern Colorado's Most Wanted Criminals

These are currently 10 of the most wanted suspects in Northern Colorado.

Gallery Credit: Kelsey Nistel

This is the Cheapest Home for Sale in Johnstown

If you are looking to get a deal on a home in Northern Colorado, you should check out this home in Johnstown that is currently for sale. This home has two bedrooms, one bathroom, just over 1,000 square feet of living space, and is selling for under $340K.

Gallery Credit: Matt Sparx

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