Prior experience in police work, the military, or private security is helpful for aspiring directors.
Gaming companies often contact search firms and recruiters that deal specifically in the gaming industry when looking for upper management. Seek out companies such as Casino Recruiter (http://casinorecruiter.com) or Bentley Price (http://www.bentleyprice.com) to get more information. You can also do a Google search to locate others.
One of the best ways to make contacts within the gaming industry is to attend conferences and conventions. The largest is the Global Gaming Expo, which is held annually in Las Vegas. Learn more at http://www.globalgamingexpo.com.
Visit casino job Web sites such as Casino Careers (http://www.casinocareers.com) to search for job openings.
People from all over the world visit U.S. casinos. Are you fluent in another language? If so, be sure to tout this ability on your resume and during your interview. While not required, the ability to speak a second language will often give one applicant an edge over another.
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops
- Bartenders
- Cage Cashiers
- Casino Credit Managers
- Casino Managers
- Cooks and Chefs
- Dealers
- Food Service Workers
- Gaming Occupations
- Hosts/Hostesses
- Hotel and Motel Managers
- Hotel Concierges
- Hotel Desk Clerks
- Hotel Executive Housekeepers
- Hotel Restaurant Managers
- Online Gambling Specialists
- Pit Bosses
- Resort Workers
- Spa Attendants
- Spa Managers