The COVID-19 pandemic has been rough on Las Vegas. Not surprisingly, industries such as tourism and hospitality have been hit the hardest, which has created a job market that’s still highly competitive today. If you’re having trouble finding a great new job in the city, you’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to find work in [...]
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The Las Vegas job market is changing, and you’re not about to fall behind. As an ambitious professional, you’re focused on staying ahead of the game. What exactly this means is personal to you. If opportunities in your current field are becoming few and far between, you might be focused on finding a new career [...]
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Business casual attire has a lot of advantages. It’s practical, it’s professional, it’s adaptable to both the office and your after-hours plans, and it can be very affordable. But it’s important to get it right, or you may fail on all these counts. If you really want to get scientific about it, one recent study [...]
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If you’ve taken a break from your career to raise a family, care for a loved one, or for any other reason – and you’re now thinking of returning to the workforce – know that you’re not alone. A recent survey shows that 59 percent of all Americans have experienced employment gaps at some point. [...]
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In the words of actor and social commentator Will Rogers, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This holds true in virtually any situation, including your first days at a new job. Being the new kid on the block can be challenging, exciting – and stressful and daunting at the same [...]
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It’s one of the most challenging conversations to have - yet at the same time, there’s a sense of promise and optimism if the outcome is positive. Asking for a raise. Yikes. Even if you know you deserve it and are confident your track record supports your position, it’s not easy. But, with the right [...]
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The first few weeks are instrumental in setting yourself up for success in your new job. It’s important to make your presence known in a positive way, demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm, and connect with your team members. Research studies support the importance of first impressions. According to a University of Western Ontario study, even [...]
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Las Vegas is constantly changing, meaning the types of available jobs and the responsibilities attached to them are also shifting. As a savvy job seeker, you want to make sure your skill set still aligns with employer demand. In some cases you’ll need to learn entirely new abilities — especially those related to technology — [...]
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Growth is about moving forward – and so is developing a growth mindset. Psychologist Carol Dweck coined the term “growth mindset” in her 2006 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Her studies show that those who believe they can develop their talents tend to achieve more than those who feel their abilities are innate, [...]
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There’s an insightful book by Robert K. Johnson and J. Walker Smith entitled Life is Not Work, Work is Not Life. It’s a meaningful title and account, as everyone struggles with work/life balance at some point – but perhaps never do the two feel more intertwined than when, suddenly, you lose your job. No one [...]
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March 30, 2023
