April, 2008
U.S. Minimum Wage Law: An Overview
Minimum wages are governed by a set of laws that varies from country to country. Basically, minimum wage laws are set by governments to create wage standards and ensure fairness in the employment world. According to Wikipedia, statutory minimum wages were first introduced in the United States at the national level in 1938. At present, [...]
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Is your Resume Error-free?
No matter what other people may have said, resume is still your best weapon to get an interview. This is the reason why you should take your resume writing seriously. You don’t need to hear from a career expert to believe that a single typo can ruin your resume. And guess what, there are other [...]
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Top 50 Companies for Diversity Job Seekers
We all know that women and minorities represent the disadvantaged job seeker group. Most of the time, it is harder for them to find a job and eventually climb up the corporate ladder than ordinary workers because of how society labels them. It is heartening to note that more and more companies have been embracing [...]
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How to Keep Your Online Rep Clean (Part 2)
Just like what I said in my previous post, making your online reputation spotless can be beneficial to you. In fact, it can even earn you a job interview and eventually, a job. Here are some tips to make your online reputation clean: 1. Always seek privacy. Whether you are signing up in a social [...]
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How to Keep Your Online Rep Clean (Part 1)
Now that the employment process has gone digital, you can’t help but be challenged in making the most of your web skills when looking for jobs online. But what if your resume got noticed and the employer gets interested in your profile? Are you aware that they now use the internet in getting additional information [...]
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