Recession RX

Coping With Unemployment Booklet

Stacy Scharadin, CFP®, from The FInancial Planning Association of Nevada was a guest on the June 8th episode of Recession Rx and put together a booklet for people who have lost their jobs. The booklet is available for viewing online, and you can also download the full version here: Download Coping_Booklet

June 8th Episode of Recession Rx

The June 8th episode of Recession Rx featured a compelling interview with the Clark County Coroner, information from certified financial planner Staci Sharadin, as well as information about how to apply for jobs at City Center, straight from V.P. of Staffing Kelley Tucky.

This episode also features information about a new scam that imitates the IRS, a way to make money while you are educated for a career as an electrician, and a look at how the economy is affecting crime in Las Vegas.

We have more job listings from Nevada JobConnect this week as well as the latest foreclosure statistics.

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Links Mentioned on June 8th Episode

City Center is hiring for more positions than any other company in Las Vegas right now, and V.P. of Staffing Kelley Tucky shared information about how to apply and what types of jobs are open. You can apply for any of their thousands of positions at City Center Careers.

If you’re thinking of changing careers and need to continue earning wages, but also further your education you may consider an IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship, you can visit their website or call (702) 459-8804 for more information.

A bad economy means a significant increase in cases of depression and even feelings of hopelessness. If you or someone you know ever feels that way, call the suicide prevention hotline at 1(800) 273-8255 or visit HopeLine for resources and other numbers to call.

We talked with the attorneys and people filing the first class action lawsuit regarding the foreclosure crisis in Nevada. There is more information available for download here: Download Lawsuit_Info

This episode featured information about a phishing scam that imitates the IRS and offers you money or says you owe the IRS more. The IRS will never initiate communication with you through email. If you receive one, do not click on any of the links or give them any personal information, then forward it to phishing@irs.gov.

If you need help managing money, Smart About Money is a website with hundreds of resources and economic survival tips to help you get back on your feet or stay on them to begin with.

The Daily Dose was full of tips to help save you money, but also feed your family hearty, healthy meals. There are great recipes and resources available at All Recipes and Recipe Zaar. The easiest way to budget is to make a shopping list and stick to it. Grocery Wiz and Knotler are websites that allow you to make lists and share them with your family, and they even remember the items you buy every week so you don’t have to make return trips.

June 8th Job Listings

If interested in any of these positions, please visit one of the Nevada JobConnect offices listed below.

BILINGUAL CASE WORKER – NV0261059

Salary $14/Hr

Bachelors in Social Work or Psychology

Fluent in Spanish/English, good oral/written communication skills

Three years experience required as a Case Worker

PROFESSIONAL GREETER – NV0261093

Salary $6.85/hr/commission.

Ability to work indoor/outdoors. Possess a professional demeaner.  

Work on the Las Vegas Boulevard engaging with tourists while promoting our premier vacation resort and great Las Vegas entertainment.

MACHINIST/REPAIR – NV0260977

Salary is DOE

5 Years experience needed to apply

Must have some Auto-Cad experience

GENERAL MANAGER – NV0260970

Salary is $35,464.00 to $56,760.00 per yr

Must have 3 to 4 years line operation (GM or store manager) experience in a restaurant

Manages the operations and staff of restaurant.  

TAXI DRIVER – NV0261090

Base Salary plus a percentage of the Daily Book plus tips.

Applicant must have the ability to present a clean DMV Printout from the past three years.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – NV0261064

40 – 50 K /Year

Minimum of two years supervisory experience. 

3-5 years experience working with conveyor systems and powered equipment in a distribution or manufacturing environment.

CDL INSTRUCTOR / BILINGUAL – NV0261049

Salary $15/hr

Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Must have five years CDL A Over the Road experience

Nevada JobConnect Offices:

LAS VEGAS 3405 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: 702.4867.0100 Fax: 702.486.0118 map

NORTH LAS VEGAS 2827 Las Vegas Blvd. North North Las Vegas, NV  89030 Phone: 702.486.0200 Fax: 702.486.0230  map

HENDERSON 119 Water Street Henderson, NV  89015 Phone: 702.486.0300 Fax: 702.486.0328 map