Introduction
Arizona is the 48th state located in the southwestern part of the United States. The southern half of Arizona is known for its desert type weather with the summers being quite hot, while the winters are rather mild. The northern half has a large plateau and mountain ranges with a large amount of snowfall.
In Arizona there are both English and Spanish speaking people with 21.57% of the population speaking Spanish. The total population of Arizona is estimated in 2011 to be at 6,482,505.
Step 1
There are many opportunities available in Arizona to land a great paying job whether you have experience or not. Jobs with a higher salary though tend to require some form of training or certification.
Here is a brief list of a few careers that are the highest paid in Arizona: anesthesiologists with a salary of $108,066, orthodontists $107,014, surgeons $95,003, pharmacists $51,038, computer and information scientists, research $50,003 and construction managers $44,020. This is just a small list of the high paying jobs you can find in the state of Arizona.
Step 2
If you are out of a job or simply wanting to find another job and find yourself without any college degree there are many jobs in Arizona you can find. These jobs most generally may require some kind of on the job training or other related work experience.
Here are a list of a few: retail sales, cashiers, office clerks, food prep and restaurant service workers, waiters and waitresses, nurses, customer service reps, janitors and cleaners, secretaries, freight and laborers, bookkeeping and accounting, general and operations manager. The retail and service sector jobs are plentiful in Arizona because of Arizona's tremendous growth.
Of all the states in the United States, Arizona is one of the leading states for growth in jobs. It is a good choice if you are looking to move and make a change in your career field.
Step 3
For those who have advanced training or a degree you should look for one of these jobs that are the fastest growing in Arizona: automotive service technicians and mechanics, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, computer support specialists, medical laboratory technicians, medical records technicians, preschool teachers, real estate agents, hairdressers, travel agents, and fitness trainers.
Tips
When going out on your search for jobs in Arizona you will want to make sure that you are prepared beforehand. You will want to set yourself apart from other job candidates.
First you will want to polish up your resume and update it. Put all of your relevant work experience on your resume and any skills that you possess. It is important as well to have a cover letter for any job you are looking to apply to. Make sure your resume and cover letter have no errors and are formatted correctly.
When you do land a job interview dress appropriately in clean attire that is professional looking and be well groomed. Before your interview prepare yourself by practice answering questions that a typical employer would ask you. Bring a portfolio with you of your resume, cover letter and any samples of your work if it is needed. Always be punctual, so you give the interviewer a good impression. During your interview remain calm and try to make eye contact with your interviewer. In the interview discuss your strengths and why you are the most ideal candidate for the job. After your interview it is important to do a follow up. Send a thank you note to your interviewer expressing your interest in the position.
