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Whether you are looking for traditional brick and mortar nursing programs or online programs, this site has the information you need to start a new career.  Job Outlook, salary information, career direction information, and training locations can all be found here.

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Qualifications: Must possess a strong knowledge of human resources as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, human resources management or related field. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred. Requires an extensive knowledge and background in employee relations, recruitment and retention and related customer relations functions, as well as practical operating knowledge of the areas of planning, developing, training, budgeting and organizing programs and services. A working knowledge of rules and regulations governing employee relations i.e., hours, labor relations, compensation, benefits, employee health and safety, and other federal, state, and local requirements is required. Must also possess demonstrated skill in problem analysis, project management, conflict resolution and oral presentation.

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Wednesday’s Job of the Day is a Quality Assurance Specialist for the National Guard in Reno.

Qualifications:
-Prefer to have twenty-four (24) months experience, education, or training
-skill to collect and analyze data
-skill to apply guideline material by reading and interpreting technical material
-skill in dealing with others in a work relationship
-Excepted Service
-Enlisted
-Compatible military specialty: 15U, 15T, 15V

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Tuesday’s (8/10) Job of the Day is a Health/Human Services Professional Trainee for the State of Nevada in Carson, Minden, Gardnerville and Genoa.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
1)Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, early childhood development, psychology, public health, special education, nursing , or other discipline directly related to the field in which the applicant is to be trained; OR two years of journey level technical or paraprofessional experience in the field in which the applicant is to be trained. (NOTE: some jobs strictly require a bachelor’s degree).
Additional Position Experience:
1)Programmatic experience assisting in the administration of a current health program dealing with nutrition/wellness from a infant/child perspective.

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Monday’s Job of the Day is a DMV Services Manager for the State of Nevada in Carson, Minden, Gardnerville and Genoa.

Qualifications:

1)Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or other discipline related to the position and three years of increasingly responsible professional experience which included program development or implementation, at least two years of which were at the supervisory level; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and seven years of varied experience related to registration/titling of motor vehicles or licensing motor vehicle operators, at least two years of which were at the supervisory level; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
1)A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
2)A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Experience
1)Experience with DMV Programs.

How to Apply: Click Here.

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Nevadaworks is active in the business community, speaking with employers about what they need and about what they are not finding in Northern Nevada’s workforce.  Nevadaworks.com is also collecting all available jobs in Northern Nevada into one location.  To search through these openings or to post your resume to be viewed by local employers  click here.  

What have we learned?  Although we are hurting, there are certain industries that continue to move forward.  There were approximately 500 jobs posted in the healthcare industry alone.  Information technology, transportation and warehousing, retail, and food services are other active industries.  Another important fact to highlight is that many counties have shown a substantial increase in the number of job postings.  Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Humboldt, and Lyon counties are showing signs of progress.  In total, 2100 jobs were posted in the month of May, with a majority coming from the Reno area, but job seekers should expand their search to these other counties as well. 

Employers acknowledge that a very important factor in deciding between applicants is often what these candidates have done while unemployed.  Network, volunteer, join a committee, or consider taking an entry-level position as a way to “get your foot in the door”.  Although some available positions or locations may not be ideal for you personally, look to the future.  Ask yourself, “What am I doing today that will help me get to where I want to be?”

It’s About Jobs at Nevadaworks.com is the largest jobs database in Northern Nevada, collecting jobs from hundreds of different websites from across the internet.  Individual job seekers can search through all job openings in our region with one username, one password, and one resume.  As the database of resumes continues to grow, employers are recognizing the opportunity to find their ideal candidate without the hassle of sorting through the hundreds of unqualified applicants that come with most job postings. 

But where are the jobs?  Nevadaworks’ labor market information from the month of March shows that the healthcare industry continues to grow.  Specialized and entry-level positions are in high demand among our regions local medical facilities.  

Another industry that is beginning to emerge from the recent downturn is Information Technology.  Companies all across the state are in need of talented individuals who understand the complexities of recent technologies.  Anyone with a strong interest in technology is encouraged to seek out local training providers to enhance their skills.  Specialized training can enable an individual to earn highly competitive wages in a high-demand occupation. 

Retail stores and restaurants also continue to move forward as various shopping centers are completed throughout the area.  Accounting and Auditing, Administrative Support, Banking and Financial Services, and skilled labor and trades are other industries that are showing signs of life.  

It is important to note that many job seekers today may not have experience in any of the fields above that are actively hiring.  Rather than think of what does not qualify you for a particular position, think about what your experience can bring to their team.  Understand that every new position requires “on the job training” and that employers are looking as much to personality and work ethic as they are education and experience. 

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Employers are well aware of the tough economic conditions facing our nation.  Many of them are also well aware of what it feels like to be unemployed.  The interview room is not the place to discuss the struggles of everyday life.  It is not the place to discuss losing your home.  It is not the place to show how desperate you are for work.  

By the time you have a face to face interview with an employer, there is a good chance that you are qualified for the position given the information the employer has from your resume.  Many times your resume will show how long you have been unemployed, or underemployed, so there is no reason to discuss this unless you are directly asked.  The interview is the time to show the employer that you are just the person that they want working for them everyday.  They are not only hiring you as a worker, but as their co-worker, and positive thinking and positive actions are good for any work environment.  

Local employers have reported to Nevadaworks that it is this positive behavior, including good eye-contact and confidence, that often determines which qualified candidate gets the job.  Job seekers should leave everything else at the door and show the employers and their staff who they will be getting Monday morning.  All job seekers should be able to describe how they have used their time away from work to their advantage.  Elaborate on the skills you have learned, how you served the community, and how you will be a better worker now than you were before.  It’s understandable that you are desperate for work after a year of unemployment.  Employers do not want someone who is just taking a position because they are desperate.  They want someone who is excited about working for their company.  They want someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about what the company is passionate about.  

What attitude do you portray in job interviews?  What tips do you have for someone who wants to show who they really are, not just the situation that they are in?  The answers to these questions will help determine your ability to be successful in the interview.  Be positive and be proactive about yourself.  If you have an interview, the job is there.  Don’t talk yourself into another rejection!