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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, the minimum wage in the country is determined by the Federal Government through the Department of Labor. However, each states are allowed to assign their own minimum wages based on their own policies and findings.
The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007, which was signed into law on May 25, 2007, is presently the federal minimum wage law being implemented in the United States.
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23 April 2008
by: emmabalay
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 things in your resume that are worth a proofread.
When double-checking your resume for errors, I suggest you look first at the spacing between words because this is one of the most common resume errors. Check also for inconsistent abbreviations, poor layout and unevenly-sized fonts.
Actually, the key here is consistency. It doesn’t matter if you use one or two spaces after each period, as long as you do it consistently it can pass the screening.
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15 April 2008
by: Administrator
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 diversity over the years. Today, all a diversity job seeker needs to do is find a company that promotes diversity and he’ll be on the right track. The employment landscape has gradually changed to accept the fact that age, color and gender are sensitive issues that should be dealt with impartiality and open mind.
For diversity job seekers out there, here is the list of the top 50 diversity companies from DiversityInc.com. To browse through the company profiles, click here.
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7 April 2008
by: Administrator
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 network or joining in an online forum, make sure you know the site’s privacy guidelines.
2. Upload decent photos. You know scandalous photos can get you into trouble, so save yourself from headache and keep your online photos professional-looking.
3. Create a website portfolio. If you have one, then surely it will appear on the first ten searches about you. With a presentable website portfolio, you can change any bad impression created of you based on the previous searches the company may have found.
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3 April 2008
by: Administrator
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 about their prospective candidates?
This is where your digital footprint comes in. Digital footprint or your online reputation is very important in setting the facts straight. You need to maintain a spotless digital footprint to ensure that companies get impressed or at least find a possible job candidate in you. It is crucial that you monitor the messages you send, the photos you upload in your online accounts and the information you provide at online forums. Keep in mind that one malicious information about you is all it takes for your resume to get rejected. (to be concluded)
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