Jobs In Las Vegas USA
Relocating for work is sort of the ultimate catch-22. You don’t want to move without a new job, but you can’t get a job in a new location until you’re actually living there. Your best bet for snagging Vegas jobs, then, is to either save up a lot of money and take the plunge or breeze into town for a week of pre-established, hardcore-job interviewing, and be ready to pack up your life within a week to move if hired. There are some industries that one would naturally assume are booming, such as hospitality/leisure, construction and service, to name a few. This is true, but even bartender and waitress jobs require a lot of skill and a little bit of patience.
In Las Vegas news, The Nevada Economy in Brief states that Las Vegas Nevada lost 0.4% of its jobs last year, due to the economic downturn that affected all American cities. The housing bust has hurt the Vegas construction market temporarily, leaving 95,000 construction workers jobless. Construction suffered an 8.2% loss, although Las Vegas jobs are still higher for the industry than in other states. Information jobs declined by 2.6%, financial activities decreased 2.4%, business services dropped 4.3% and leisure/hospitality jobs showed a 0.5% loss because of rising fuel costs. Although, experts suggest that this Las Vegas downturn is only temporary, since the city experienced explosive growth throughout the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
The fastest growing industries in Las Vegas USA include Manufacturing (0.4% increase), Trade/Transportation/Utilities (3.2% increase), Education and Health Services (5.1% increase), Government (4.2% increase) and Consulting Services (1.2% increase). Natural resources and mining remained stable, employing 500 workers. Traveler accommodation and food service jobs are plentiful on the Las Vegas Strip and the Nellis Air Force Base brings in a lot of revenue for the state. According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest employers remain Harrah’s Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, Southwest Gas, Boyd Gaming and Sierra Health Services.
According to www.xomba.com, 7,000 people move to Las Vegas USA each month but there are plenty of jobs available. Many fall into the $8-12 range or call for highly experienced, highly skilled employees. The average wage, however, remains a considerable $17.49/hour. Keep in mind that real estate classifieds list many houses for $225,000-$300,000 so you’ll need to make more loot to live here. Casino jobs are very competitive, so don’t expect to breeze into town and immediately take over without an extensive resume. Off-strip casinos may be a good place to start, says the Las Vegas Review-Journal. For instance, MGM-Mirage owns three off-strip properties, some of which are more than 25 miles away. Of the 2,800 employees, 52 transferred to highly coveted MGM-Mirage properties on the Las Vegas Strip after one year and another 340 were promoted or transferred to other more lucrative departments, proving that hard work and perseverance does pay off.
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