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Job Search Tips: Recent Grads – Knowing Your Salary Requirement to Land That Job

May 2nd, 2012

By George Gallagher

When you finally get to walk across that stage and you can officially call yourself a graduate, reality begins to set in. Soon you begin to realize that you need to do something with that degree and go out and join corporate America. During your job search, you must realize one thing first, you are new to this working world, and employers pay for experience. Chances are you will more than likely have to start out at with an entry level salary. Keep this fact in mind when applying for jobs so you will be able to apply and negotiate in a realistic manner. » Read more: Job Search Tips: Recent Grads – Knowing Your Salary Requirement to Land That Job

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Finances: Minimum Wage – Worth It or Not?

January 12th, 2012

By Thomas Doane

For many, the New Year means an end to the festivities and a return to everyday life. However, for the lowest-paid sector of the economy, the beginning of 2012 means something else: an increase in minimum wage. While the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, many states have opted to index theirs according to the cost of living.

This year, eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, and Vermont—raised their minimum wage by roughly 3 percent. Washington also raised theirs to $9.04 per hour, while San » Read more: Finances: Minimum Wage – Worth It or Not?

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Job Search Tips: How to Research Employment Wages

February 13th, 2011

By Liz C.

When you’re out there looking for a new job, there are so many things that you’re probably wondering.  You’re wondering what jobs are available?  What are these jobs are going to pay?  How do other people like working here?  While you can’t get a definite answer, I wanted to show you how you can find out all of this information, to inform you a little more about the job.

Check out the official website for jobs available

The best place to check for jobs that are available for the company itself is by checking out their website.  You’re going to find that not only will they have openings, they will have what jobs are available that you may want to apply for.   I see this all the time with retail, and restaurant based websites.

Research the average salary
What I have found with retail jobs, as well as restaurants is that they all pay the same.  A cashier at one place is going to pay pretty close to the next store.  A great way to find out what you’re going to more than likely be paid is either to check out resources such as Glassdoor.com, or even Google something along the lines, “What does a cashier at <store name> get paid?”  This works great. » Read more: Job Search Tips: How to Research Employment Wages

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