Here is what you need to
know about Las Vegas
and its job market

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Starting a career in Las Vegas may seem daunting at first but when you finally reach the beautiful city the experiences and opportunities you come across will be well worth relocating and starting a new chapter of your life. This blog post will give you a breakdown of Nevada’s job market and what you can expect if you are looking for a job in Las Vegas. 

Overview

Did you know that Nevada is the 3rd fastest growing state in the  US with a 1,4% annual growth in the past 5 years?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau people from California, Arizona, Utah, Florida, and Texas have been making the move to Las Vegas over recent years 

A report done by IBIS World states that Nevada employs well over 3 million people,  with a decreasing (-0,9%) unemployment rate of 4.8%. Making Nevada a great place for job opportunities. 

Here is a list of fast-growing industries in Nevasa for you to consider 

• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Car Dealers
• Healthcare
• IT

Here is a list of jobs that are currently in high demand

1. Software Developers, Applications
2. Software Developers, Systems Software 
3. Civil Engineers
4. Managers, All Other
5. Veterinarians
6. Electronics Engineers, Except for Computer
7. Environmental Scientists & Specialists 
8. General & Operations Managers
9. Aerospace Engineers
10. Information Security Analysts
11. Nurse Practitioners
12. Computer Systems Analysts 
13. Business Operations Specialists, All Other
14. Architects, Expect Landscape & Naval
15. Environmental Engineers
16. Respiratory Therapists
17. Architectural & Engineering Managers
18. Computer User Support
19. Medical & Health Services Managers
20. Physician Assistants 

Challenges to consider

We all know that after the COVID-19  pandemic, many businesses in the hospitality and tourism industries took a hit.

Although many businesses have returned to business as usual, many employees have been complaining about the inflating costs of food, gas, and rent and the wages that do not reflect these inflating costs.

However, the fact that the industries have started operating as business as usual, and we should expect some improvement.

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