Learn to deal casino Craps, Blackjack, Baccarat and Carnival Games.
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The San Diego Police Department has a variety of crime statistics available at their web site.
You will also need to have utilities and vehicle registration.
The map below features Southern California casinos. View the list of California casinos and cardrooms.
Santa Ysabel Casino is the only SoCal casino known to not appear on this map.
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Despite the disastrous national economy Louisiana is doing surprisingly better than most states. With an official national unemployment rate of 7.6% (updated for January) and a real unemployment rate of 13.9% (updated for January), Louisiana comes in 16th out of 51, 50 states and D.C., with an official unemployment rate of 5.9%.
The alternative measures of labor underutilization, not seasonally adjusted, Table A-12, measure U-6, is a whopping 15.4% for January!
As of this posting, 10 out of 15 casinos in Louisiana have Table Games jobs posted at their web sites. Positions vary from property to property, but, include both full and part time Dealer positions, Dual Rate Dealer/Floor Supervisor positions, Full Floor Supervisor positions and Poker Dealer positions.
Keep in mind, just because a position is posted does not necessarily mean you have the required amount of experience for the job. On the other hand, you won't know if you don't try.
If you would like a casino dealer job but have no experience consider a job in a different cash handling department with guest contact such as the cage, slots or food & beverage. Eventually, the casino will likely have an in house dealer school which will cost you nothing. In the meantime, you enjoy the benefits of casino employment.
With statewide layoffs hitting the Mississippi casinos now is probably not a good time to try to break in to the business. According to Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway, "about 10 percent of the workforce" has been laid off. Break-ins would stand no chance competing against experienced workers with years on the job.
If you are seeking a casino dealer job you should go to the casino where you want to work dressed to impress and speak with a dealer either on a dead game or catch one on break to find out who does the hiring and/or the auditions. Introduce yourself to that person or persons and express your desire to work there. Give them a little background on yourself like what games you deal, how much experience you have and what your goals are. Ask where human resources is and go there to fill out your application.
Although online applications may seem like they are more convenient than having to get dressed and drive to a casino to fill out the same online application at Human Resources, there are definite benefits to going there.
The obvious benefit is that you get face time with another person. Now you are not just another computer form, but a real live person with a face to go with the name.
Online applications have been known to have their glitches. Too often, one goes through the trouble of filling out the online application to end up having the system fail and the application does not take for some reason. If there is a computer glitch in your application and you are at Human Resources an HR representative can help you with the problem. Now they really remember you because you are the one they helped.
Sometimes applying online is unavoidable. If you are applying for an out of town job or you need to apply at multiple locations quickly, then apply online.
Before applying for the job, whether in person or online, you should have a well organized resume/application ready for reference. Remembering 10 years of residence history and 10 years of work history can be a bit much for some. If applying in person bring a print out of your resume and refer to it as you complete your application. Hand scribbled notes are not good.
When applying online, especially at more than one website, use an electronic version of your resume. The best thing to do is write up your resume in an email and save it for future use. After you have proof read it you can simply copy and paste into the online form. This will prevent careless typos and make your application more professional. Be sure to use proper grammar. Correct spelling, punctuation and proper use of upper and lower case letters make you look like you care. And you should care!
Examples of web based email are Yahoo!, Hotmail or Gmail. ISP or Internet Service Provider email is email that comes with your Internet service from providers such as Cox Cable or Road Runner. You should not use ISP email to store your resume because if you move and you cancel your service you will lose your resume in that email account.
Use the Cost of Living Calculator to compare your current income to your future income in the city where you plan to move. If the cost of living is 10% higher where you plan to move, your income at your new job should be at least 10% higher in order to maintain your same standard of living.
Try your search online to develop your game plan before going anywhere.
If you plan to move to an area with which you are not familiar you need to do some research to ensure your future home is a safe place to live. Apartment locators will not tell you if the neighborhood of their client is less than desirable. There are many web sites you can use to find out if your future home is in a safe neighborhood. Here are just a few.
You can even call the local police and ask if they can provide you with a Crime Analysis Report, preferably at their website or via snail mail.
Generally, police will not say, "don't move there," because local realtors frown upon such comments. Look up police phone numbers at USACops.com.
Keep in mind that your car insurance rates are based, at least in part, on how far away you live from work. Use Google Maps to Get Directions to work from locations where you are considering moving. The farther you live from work, the higher your insurance rates. Once you have narrowed your list of possible places to live call your insurance company to get a quote based on the addresses of where you may live.
Before you can register your vehicle you will have to obtain insurance. Generally, the closer you live to work, the lower your insurance rates.
Contact your insurance company for a quote.
See AUTOMOBILE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LIMITS AND ENFORCEMENT BY STATE, also known as minimum levels of required auto insurance.
Home Owners/Renters insurance may not be required, but, for the relatively low cost can be well worth it. Even full coverage auto insurance does not cover vehicle contents. Home Owners/Renters insurance does cover vehicle contents.
Visit the department of motor vehicles web site of the state where you intend to move.
You will need electric, maybe gas. Apartments usually include water. Ask your apartment manager for the phone numbers you will need to have your services connected. You can also Google the local services you need.
Most people are also going to want cable TV and Internet access.
Never assume one rental truck company will be cheaper than another. Always check all rental companies and make reservations as far in advance as possible. Just like plane tickets, vehicle rentals are cheaper with the greatest advance notice.
Use Google Maps to find out how far it is to where you are moving. Then use the AAA Fuel Cost Calculator to to determine how much it will cost to fuel the moving truck. Typically, moving trucks get around 5 miles per gallon.
Before you move be sure to forward your mail. Keep in mind that if you use the United States Postal Service Official Change of Address Form your address may end up on a mailing list. When it comes to your bills don't rely on the Post Office to forward your mail. Call your credit card companies and other bills and change your address directly with them.
It is a very good idea to keep records of your change of address. Consider using a paper billed cell phone or VoIP service so you can prove the time and date of your phone call. Even making a video recording of the conversation may save you a major headache later if a business fails to forward your bill and you end up with late charges or service interruptions.
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