The State of Nevada is probably most-known for its gambling industry in areas such as Las Vegas and Reno. The state has much more to offer, though, including several job options and Fortune 500 companies. 

The state is known for having strong mining; construction; professional, scientific and technical services; management of companies and enterprises; administration, support, waste management and remediation industries. 

Nevada is home to 2,495,529 people, with 80.7 percent of residents having a high school education. The median household income is $47,231. 

Where to Look for a Job in Nevada:

• Recruiting Nevada 
• Cheezhead
• Jobing
• JobCentral
• Craigslist
• NevadaJobs
• State of Nevada
• CareerBuilder
• JobOpenings

Nevada's Top 10 Fortune 500 Companies:

• Harrah’s Entertainment 1 Caesars Palace Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89109
• MGM Mirage 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Sierra Pacific Resources 6100 Neil Rd. Reno, NV 89511
• Las Vegas Sands 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Wynn Resorts 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109
• International Game Technology 9295 Prototype Dr. Reno, NV 89521
• Southwest Gas 5241 Spring Mtn. Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89193
• Amerco 1325 Airmotive Way Reno, NV 89502
• Boyd Gaming 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89169
• Sierra Health Services 2724 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128

Once you've decided to move to Nevada, there are many things you can do during your spare time.

If you're looking to further your education, you can check out one of these top local colleges: College of Southern Nevada, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Nevada-Reno, Great Basin College and Nevada State College-Henderson.

If you're just looking to get out and see some sights, you might want to check out: The Hoover Dam, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada State Fair, Nevada Shakespeare Festival, Wild Island Family Adventure Park or the Southern Nevada Zoo-Botanical Park.