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Good news for those with Las Vegas hotel jobs and other positions in the leisure, hospitality and tourism industries.

Despite the city's struggling economic situation, Las Vegas was ranked as the number one trade show destination in the country for the 16th year in a row. The city received the honor after hosting the most "Tradeshow Week 200" largest shows.

"Billions of dollars have been invested in the facilities, amenities, and service to make Las Vegas the premier convention destination and that collaborative effort continues to pay dividends," Rossi Ralenkotter, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said.

About 20,000 meetings and conventions are hosted in Las Vegas each year. The city's convention industry is responsible for 46,000 jobs and brings $4.5 billion into the local economy.

Las Vegas hosted 45 of the 200 shows during 2009, which is more than double the number of conventions hosted elsewhere. Chicago came in second with 25 shows and Orlando came in third with 18 shows.

Las Vegas also hosted six of the top 10 shows on the list, including the International Consumer Electronics Show, which is the largest show on the list this year. The city also hosted World of Concrete, The International Builders Show, ReCon, the National Association of Broadcasters and the World Shoes+Accessories Show.

This is all great news for the Las Vegas economy, which has continued to struggle throughout the economic downturn.

During April, the Las Vegas-Paradise area's unemployment rate increased from 13.8 percent to 14.2 percent, after a decrease from 13.9 percent during March. The latest increase keeps the area's rate higher than the national average of 9.9 percent.

The Las Vegas area had a total non-farm employment of 797,400 jobs during April, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 796,100 workers during March, but a 4.6 percent decrease from last year.

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Some unemployed workers may get a break by the end of the year, as the number of job openings in Tampa Florida is on the upswing.

A recent report from Moody's Economy.com predicts that the Tampa Bay area will see a .8 percent increase in jobs between Q4 2009 and Q4 2010. That optimistic outlook could help many of the area's unemployed workers find jobs.

While that's great news, some of the industries that will add and shed workers may surprise you.

The industries expected to increase include:

• Construction - will see an increase of 17.6 percent, which is a promising forecast for one the industries hardest-hit by the economic recession.
• Wholesale trade - will increase by 4.7 percent.
• Retail - should grow by 2.4 percent as consumer confidence increases and people have more money to spend.
• Utilities - should increase by 1.8 percent.
• Financial activities - will grow by 1.3 percent thanks to a stabilizing stock market, industry bailouts and the end of the housing bubble burst.
• Other services - should increase by 2.8 percent as everything from personal care to religious work to repair and maintenance picks up.
• Transportation and warehousing - will grow by 1.1 percent.
• Professional and business services - will increase by .8 percent as more companies begin hiring.
• Education and health services - will increase by .6 percent, which is somewhat low for a so-called recession-proof industry. The main reason for the low increase is that education jobs funded by taxes are in danger of being cut.

The industries that will continue to decline include:

• Information - should decrease by 3.8 percent.
• Government - will drop by 2.8 percent as decreasing taxes result in more government cuts.
• Natural resources and mining - will decline by 2.3 percent.
• Manufacturing - will recede by 1.4 percent.
• Leisure and hospitality - will decline by .9 percent amid an uncertain environmental phase.

So if you've been unemployed for some time now, dust off your resume and start looking (and check out some resume builders if you need help).

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The oil spill taking shape in the Gulf of Mexico could end up hurting Miami Dade County jobs and many other tourism-related jobs throughout Florida.

Officials in Florida are reporting that the state is already losing millions of tourism-related dollars thanks to the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This comes after the Coast Guard reported tar balls washing up on Key West beaches early this week.

"Even without touching the ground, it's causing significant economic hardship in the state already," Will Seccombe, chief marketing officer of Visit Florida, told Reuters. "Every 85 visitors supports one Florida job. You start losing visitors, you lose jobs, you lose sales tax collections."

Florida's tourism industry is responsible for more than 1 million jobs and 21 percent of the state's total taxable sales. During 2008, the state's 80 million visitors brought $3.9 billion in tax revenue to Florida and generated $65.2 billion in direct economic impact.

As of March, the number of tourists visiting Florida had increased and there weren't many cancellations, but many tourists have been questioning whether or not to visit the state after hearing of the oil spill.

That could be because many experts thing the oil in the Gulf of Mexico is now circulating in the Loop Current that floats around the Florida Peninsula, meaning the oil could end up in the Florida Keys and even Miami.

Some predict the oil will reach the Florida Keys by the end of the week and Miami in about 10 days. However, BP Plc - the company that owns the well where the spill is taking place - is doing its part to combat any misconceptions regarding Florida.

The company awarded Florida a $25 million grant for a tourism advertising campaign during the next two to three months. This recent round of funding is in addition to $25 million BP gave the state earlier this month to implement an area contingency plan, according to the South Florida Business Journal.

Visit Florida will use the funding to create a marketing campaign that counters negative information about the effects of the oil spill in Florida. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the campaign won't mention the oil spill unless it is confirmed that the tar balls washing up on shore are from BP's well.

The campaign, comprised of online and cable TV advertising, will drive potential tourists to the Visit Florida Web site where a "Florida Live" section will allow visitors to see pictures of the state's coastal attractions and receive real-time updates on everything regarding the oil spill.

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More jobs in Fort Lauderdale were added during March as the area's unemployment rate decreased.

During March, the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach area's unemployment rate decreased to 10.6 percent after remaining at 10.9 percent for two consecutive months. Despite the decrease, the area's rate was still higher than the national average of the time at 9.7 percent.

The Fort Lauderdale area had a total non-farm employment of 702,000 workers during March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 701,600 workers during February, but a 3.4 percent decrease from last year.

Four industries managed to see a monthly increase in employment during March, including: professional and business services by 400 jobs; education and health services by 1,000 jobs; leisure and hospitality by 300 jobs; and other services by 200 jobs.

Employment in the manufacturing industry remained even over the month with 24,400 jobs.

The education and health services industry was the only one that saw a yearly increase in employment, growing by 3 percent between March 2009 and March 2010, to its current level of 96,200 jobs.

The construction industry took the biggest hit when compared to last year. The industry employed 31,800 workers during March, down from 31,900 workers during February and a 20.9 percent decrease from last year.

Other industries that saw an over-the-year decrease in employment include:

• Information by 11.2 percent
• Manufacturing by 9.3 percent
• Financial activities by 7.3 percent
• Trade, transportation and utilities by 3.1 percent
• Leisure and hospitality by 2.9 percent
• Government by 1.5 percent
• Professional and business services by 1.4 percent
• Other services by .3 percent

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When it comes to Dallas sales jobs, there are plenty of opportunities for sales managers in the area.

Sales managers are responsible for directing the distribution and movement of products or services to the customer. They analyze statistics to determine sales potential and inventory requirements, as well as monitor customers' preferences.

Acting in a management capacity, sales managers also establish sales territories, quotas, and goals in order to establish training programs for sales representatives. While a wide range of educational backgrounds is acceptable for many sales manager positions, most employers prefer candidates who have a college degree and some work experience.

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, sales managers in Dallas can expect plenty of employment growth and higher pay than their counterparts throughout Texas and across the nation.

Employment in Dallas is expected to increase from 4,000 workers during 2006 to 4,650 by 2016, accounting for 650 additional jobs and a growth rate of 16.30 percent. Employment throughout Texas should increase from 20,000 workers during 2006 to 23,700 workers by 2016, accounting for 3,700 additional jobs and a growth rate of 18.50 percent.

Employment across America is expected to increase from 318,329 workers during 2006 to 350,838 workers by 2016, accounting for 32,500 additional jobs and a growth rate of 10.20 percent.

The top industries throughout the nation that employ sales managers include:

• Automobile dealers – 5.30 percent
• Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers – 5.26 percent
• Traveler accommodation – 3.60 percent
• Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers – 3.49 percent
• Computer systems design and related services – 2.58 percent
• Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers – 2.31 percent
• Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers – 2.31 percent

During 2008, sales managers in Dallas earned an average wage of $58.09 per hour, while those throughout Texas earned an average wage of $55.03 per hour and those across the nation earned an average wage of $53.07 per hour.

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The existing circumstances of the economy has touched everyone - if you haven't lost your work, chances are you know people who has. If you're one of the lucky ones who has remained employed, chances are you've been frightened of losing your occupation at one point or another. If you're a business searcher, chances are you've had an overly distressing time getting an interview, not to cite a employment offer.

When you're a honorable employer who cares about his or her workers, these probably aren't effortless decisions to make. although, if you discover yourself in the position of having to downsize, there are services out there that possibly could help you make sure your previous workers are taken care of.

Companies that offer outplacement services are becoming more and more popular, in portion because of the economy, and in part because employers are starting to adopt extra obligation if they have to make layoffs. One of the desirable companies that offers such services is Outplacing.com, which provides outplacement services to any size employer, little, intermediate or large.

With Outplacing.com, employers might situate their displaced workers up with online and individualised outplacement services that will advance their success in finding a fresh occupation. One mechanism that makes this business distinctive is its partnership with Jobing.com, which gives clients access to millions of jobs in numerous local markets and specific industries.

Some extra items Outplacing.com offers that sets the company aside from other outplacement services are the company's nine remedies to assist employees locate their following career, including:

• Unique Career Transition Portal - This is a customized Web site portal for your transitioning employees that offers access to trade openings, career resources and materials to serve displaced workers.
• Rapid Response - This is the corporation's loyalty to furnish outplacement services to displaced workers with as little as one-day notification.
• Resume Writing - The corporation has a squad of pro resume writers who could critique and create a master resume that will better showcase your employee's skills and assist them through the business search procedure.
• Resume Distribution - The organization will distribute an employee's resume to employers within a particular industry and local market.
• Local Open House - For any corporation that is forced to make a large number of layoffs, Outplacing.com can set up an open house specifically for your workers with companies who are looking to hire.
• Outplacing Career Liaison Service - Outplacing.com will interview your employees and present them to various hiring managers.
• Online Personal Branding - The company will set your employees up with social networking accounts to aid with their career hunting efforts.
• Skill Training & Assistance - Outplacing.com offers many of work resources to assist employees determine where they could be able to better their advancement or learning.
• Emotional & Financial Resources - The company also has resources that can aid your employees with the personal part of transitioning to a fresh career.

So if you're an employer and find yourself having to make the hard decision of cutting your staff, don't forget that there are ways you can make the transitioning process easier upon yourself and your employees. Instead of just sending your workers packing, help them out as often as possible by using outplacement services.

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Denver medical jobs (Click here) and education jobs saw the biggest yearly increase during March.

That month the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield area's unemployment rate increased from 8.4 percent to 8.5 percent after remaining steady for two months in a row. Despite the latest increase, the area's rate is still lower than the national average of 9.7 percent.

The Denver area had a total non-farm employment of 1,162,200 workers during March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 1,155,500 workers during February, but a 2.9 percent decrease from last year.

Six industries managed to see a monthly increase in employment, including: mining, logging and construction by 1,100 jobs; financial activities by 400 jobs; professional and business services by 2,200 jobs; leisure and hospitality by 2,400 jobs; other services by 200 jobs; and government by 1,200 jobs.

Employment in the information industry remained even over the month with 44,900 jobs.

Three industries managed to see a yearly increase in employment, with the education and health services industry adding the most workers, even though some jobs were lost over the month. The industry employed 138,100 workers during March, down from 138,600 workers during February, but a .9 percent increase from March 2009.

The government industry saw the second-biggest yearly increase, employing 178,300 workers during March, which is a .6 percent increase from last year. The other services industry employed 47,600 workers during March, which is a .4 percent increase from March 2009.

Even though it added workers over the month, the mining, logging and construction industry took the biggest hit when compared to last year, losing 12.9 percent of its workforce during the 12-month period. The industry currently has 67,300 workers.

Other industries that saw an over-the-year decrease in employment include:

• Manufacturing by 6.4 percent
• Trade, transportation and utilities by 4 percent
• Information by 4.7 percent
• Financial activities by 1.2 percent
• Professional and business services by 5.1 percent
• Leisure and hospitality by .6 percent

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While many schools across the country are being forced to eliminate teaching positions because of the economy and new educational standards, some Baltimore education jobs are actually available.

At the end of April, Baltimore County officials held their annual job fair for teaching applicants at the Timonium Fairgrounds. This year, about 3,000 people showed up for the job fair during the first few hours alone, according to WBAL.

The competition among job seekers was tough, with some applicants coming from places where employment opportunities are few and far between. However, many candidates stated that simply having a job was more important than choosing a particular position.

Organizers of the job fair said several applicants had returned to school for teaching in an effort to change careers, while some of the candidates were more experienced in the profession, and others were still in school.

Aside from the various teaching jobs available, Baltimore County officials have noted that other positions in healthcare and government also are open. However, it's no wonder that so many people are looking for teaching jobs, as the industry continues to thrive.

The Baltimore-Towson area's education and health services industry employed 239,400 workers during March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 237,300 workers during April and a 2.2 percent increase from last year.

The education and health services industry throughout Maryland as a whole employed 399,200 workers during March, up from 394,100 workers during February and a 1.9 percent increase from March 2009.

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