Understanding Your Employee Rights

Employment Exhibition (Photo credit: Modern_Language_Center) When you leave school and begin working for others in California or other states, you aren't alone. You have certain rights as an employee. These rights are mandated by federal and state laws. Reap the benefits of proper treatment during your employment by fully understanding your employee rights. You Have the Right to Earn Minimum Wage There is an actual law that makes sure you aren't paid less than a certain amount per hour. That amount is called minimum wage, and it changes as the economy changes. To find out what the … [Read more...]

Start Your Networking Early

Networking is how almost everything in this world is accomplished. Without a solid network, be it social or otherwise, you won't be able to get very much done in this world. Life is all about networking with the right people, and if you don't you won't be able to accomplish what you need to do. So start networking as soon as you can. Having a great network starts by getting out and meeting people. Don't be afraid to say hi to everyone you meet. Ask them questions about themselves, and learn what makes them tick if you can. Naturally most people will give you sparse answers and won't turn … [Read more...]

The gap Between Education and Money

Image by windy_ via Flickr Lots of people get the impression that as soon as they complete their educations, massive amounts of money are going to flow to them with the mysterious ease often depicted in rap videos. However, this level of speed almost never happens in real life, as fresh graduates often need to search for employment for months on end. Getting a job can be challenging in this day and age. With so many students trained for challenging careers and so few of these types of jobs being created over an ordinary year, it can be extremely difficult to secure this employment. … [Read more...]