hey Kent, Thanks for putting out these videos I cant express to you how much they really helped me. I was lost on what the state was looking for on the SOQ and the interviews. But after watching your videos I got several interviews and got hired to my top pick. Keep pushing yourselves everybody and you'll get the job you want
Just got the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm EXCITED! Been out of work for almost a year I need something with stability, advancement opportunities and great pay and benefits!
Hi Kent, I’ve been watching your videos and I had an outstanding interview on Wednesday with EDD and my first referral person just told me that they called him so I’m super excited and hope I get the job!!!
Thank you so much for making this video! The A, B, C pay ranges were so confusing. I tried to research it and I couldn't find any information about who gets paid A, etc. I appreciate you making these helpful videos
I just got an offer for AGPA. Definitely looking to do some good work and advance as quickly as possible while exploring the different jobs that the state offers. Thank you for making these videos and for what you do.
HR state professional here :) I’m new in my role but your content is extremely helpful and SPOT on! Once you get in with the state, become best friends with your personnel specialist. I would advise having their direct manager contact as well. There’s so much to take advantage of as a state employee. Mothers or expecting, mothers especially! The FMLA program is great and there are specific thing you can do to take time off but STILL accrue leave benefits, that doesn’t really happen in the private sector. I’m kind of blown of the knowledge I’ve gained since being in this role. My mom has also been with the state over over 30 years and is set to retire early in 2 years. She’ll return with the state got another 3 years as a retired annuitant, essentially doubling her salary
Thanks for the positive feedback/reinforcement for an HR professional. I know my process/methods work based on lots of positive results from my coaching clients and video watcher comments. Still, it's very nice to hear from someone actually in an HR role that my content is "spot on"! Thanks for your time and effort! ;=_
Can I call you! (Or email) I’m a color guard coach in CA and we are considered independent contractors. However, we aren’t allowed to debate contracts directly with the school district, or negotiate raises.. it seems illegal to me but I haven’t been able to get ahold of a public entity attorney. I really need advice
Hi Kent. Could you shed more light on PI positions for program techs? I have an interview coming up and I’ve heard horror stories about PI positions on how and how much the get paid.
I have an interview coming up next Friday for the state for the information technology department and I would like to do your one on one mock interviews if that’s possible how can I get in contact with you?
Hi Kent, Thanks for all the information. It's been very helpful in the application process. In your experience, have you found the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) Classification to follow the AGPA pay in terms of starting at pay range A and then increasing annually or has there been cases which start at pay range B or C as well? Thanks again!
Very good question. In contrast, all folks hired into AGPA start at bottom pay range A; folks with more than the minimum amount of experience required for SSA may start at a higher pay range. Email me for a 15 minute one-on-one coaching session and I'd be glad to expand. :-) kentdills@yahoo.com
Hi Kent ,I need your assistance for my first time applying for a state of California job - I have a 4 year bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience plus many other volunteering experiences. I am thinking of a staff service analyst job. Can you please help me ?
Kent - two questions. 1. What does it mean when your application changes from "Submitted" to "Active"? Also, is it advisable to reach out directly to the hiring unit contact in the job posting to emphasize your interest in the position?
When Final Filing Date arrives, all applications that met the requirements for being complete change from Submitted to Active status. Hopefully your application will be selected for invitation to interview. Good luck on that but I recommend not reaching out to Hiring Unit Contact. It won't help your chances IMHO. Hope this helps! ;-)
Hey why they stopped EQUIPMENT Operators I ? You only can only Have a class A the only opportunity is Equipment Operator II . Now I found out if you take a Landscaper or maintenance worker, they have a program called fast track like the bridge to get your class A
Not exactly sure what you're asking. A pay range has a start and end. Or bottom and top. An employee hired at the bottom of the range (fairly typical) would progress to the top of the range in 5 equal increments over their first 5 years. Not including any Cost of Living adjustments/offsets (COLAs). Hope this helps! ;-)
Every job listing has a range. My question is that a starting range? Say it says 10,000-12,000 Does that mean you can be hired at anywhere from 10-12k starting, or that it starts at 10k regardless and you will move up to 12k over xx years?
It’s based on the job and the Department. Corrections and Rehabilitation does a very thorough criminal records check. Other departments do a basic criminal record check. At any department, if handling financial records, budgets, actual money is involved, then a credit check is done too. With some positions, some type of physical and medical record review is done. Hope this helps! :-)
@@calistatejobcoach thank you for your reply sir. When you say “basic criminal check”, does that mean a standard California 7 year check or a live scan/fingerprint check?
@@emilioquintero6973 , very few folks get the live scan/fingerprint check done. I never did. So I'm guessing other folks just get what you're calling the standard California 7 year check. Just my guess. I was a functional manager not an HR professional.
Sure. 1. Please watch my video on this channel "How to Ace the Interview". 2. Email me at kentdills@yahoo.com for a 1-on-1 "Interview Prep" coaching session! Hope this helps! ;-)
The pay differs based on which classification the job (and job posting) is referring to. The pay range is listed on all job postings so look there for specifics. I'm not an HR expert, and never had an intermittent job under my supervision; but, my understanding is this just means it's less than full-time. Looks like the example you're referring to is listed at 1500 hours (which is about 70% of the time). Not bad and a good way to get started (what I call the "foot in the door" strategy). You'll just have to see if the 70% could work for you. You could start at this type of job and then immediately start searching and applying for full-time jobs too! Hope this helps! Good luck!! ;-)
Hello, I have not been able to take the typing test because I work M-F 8-5 which is when all of the testing centers are open. On Cal Careers it says it will accept an online test but I cannot find one that meets their requirements, do you (or anyone here) know of an acceptable website to take a typing test online?
Erika Baldwin, I'm pretty sure you can take the online typing test using the following URL since it offers free practice, test and certificate. You'll use the certificate if and when the HR Certification folks for the Departments you apply for at the State of California ask for it. Note: They may not even ask. Good luck with your applications! www.ratatype.com/faq/How-can-I-get-a-typing-certificate/
To put it simply - no. All brand new to the State folks starting as AGPAs start at the bottom of the range. VERY LOW probability exceptions apply and I won't discuss here.
Hi Kent! I'm a new grad and I get an interview next week. Just wonder is there any room for salary negotiation or I can only take what they'll offering? Thank you!
Does this also apply to equipment operator 1? I just applied twice with caltrans, I’ve been a trucker for the last 7 ish years but would like to switch things up. Not sure what they would think?
The listed pay range is reflecting gross or before tax pay. Remember, pay is only one of the overall benefits you should consider when deciding whether or not to work for the State of California. Or any other employer for that matter. Hope this helps. ;-)
typical atypical, this question deals with immigration/visa body of knowledge which I'm not expert in. You'll have to run this by an HR/Personnel professional within the State of California. I'd try doing a Google search on this topic too! Hope this helps.
I can understand why some folks might want to start at the 5 minute point; however, I think that there is some good context for the entire video discussed in the first 5 minutes though. People are free to choose what works best for them! ;-)
So basically it a state job is listed for an analyst, the salary awarded for a new will almost always be the lowest salary listed in the job listing? Is there any room for negotiation? Any wiggle room if the position is being re-listed because they had trouble finding candidates?
@@ralphburnette , if the analyst position is an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) classification, then salary range A is applicable and there is no wiggle room. Hired person would start at the bottom of the range and move up to top of the range over a period of 5 years. If analyst position is for Staff Services Analyst, ranges A, B, and C usually apply and there is "wiggle room" to start at higher that bottom of range A based on years of experience. Hope this helps. If you want some 1-on-1 coaching on this and other topics, send me an email (kentdills@yahoo.com). ;-)
It's really to subjective or case-by-case to discuss here. If you'd like, you can email me at kentdills@yahoo.com to take this "off line". Hope this helps.
Albert Shevchuk, thanks for adding to this discussion. If it's not too "private"; could you share how much you contribute toward your pension and how much the State contributes. Just wondering if the ratio (your part to the State's part) of 1 to about 3.5 or 4 holds true as it did for me! Thank you sir for contributing! ;-)
Hii Kent!! Really appreciate your efforts in helping us prepare for job interviews and encouraging people to explore Cal state jobs. In case I got a tentative offer for the first interview (also the job I really prioritized) and got an email asking to confirm if I would like to be interviewed for another cal state job, what should I do? I really want the tentative offer to convert into real job contract, however I have no idea what can go wrong or something like that. Can you please suggest based on your experience the best course of action please?
Your presentations helped me a lot. Especially with the SOQ and exam. I have made it! Started my job last week.
Honored and proud I helped! What department and classification apply? ;-)
@@calistatejobcoach I am employed with the energy commission IT department as a manager.
hey Kent, Thanks for putting out these videos I cant express to you how much they really helped me. I was lost on what the state was looking for on the SOQ and the interviews. But after watching your videos I got several interviews and got hired to my top pick. Keep pushing yourselves everybody and you'll get the job you want
Just got the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm EXCITED! Been out of work for almost a year I need something with stability, advancement opportunities and great pay and benefits!
Hi Kent, I’ve been watching your videos and I had an outstanding interview on Wednesday with EDD and my first referral person just told me that they called him so I’m super excited and hope I get the job!!!
Thank you so much for making this video! The A, B, C pay ranges were so confusing. I tried to research it and I couldn't find any information about who gets paid A, etc. I appreciate you making these helpful videos
Glad it was helpful!
I just got an offer for AGPA. Definitely looking to do some good work and advance as quickly as possible while exploring the different jobs that the state offers. Thank you for making these videos and for what you do.
Honored and proud to have been a part of you getting your career with the State of California started. Best of luck and keep in touch! :-)
I love your videos sir ! God bless you ! Thank you for all the great advice! ❤
Can started salary be negotiated under category A? To try and get to the higher part of that range
@@angievasquez8985 Nope. If hired in range A, you start at bottom and progress to top in 5 equal increments over 5 years.
HR state professional here :) I’m new in my role but your content is extremely helpful and SPOT on!
Once you get in with the state, become best friends with your personnel specialist. I would advise having their direct manager contact as well.
There’s so much to take advantage of as a state employee.
Mothers or expecting, mothers especially! The FMLA program is great and there are specific thing you can do to take time off but STILL accrue leave benefits, that doesn’t really happen in the private sector.
I’m kind of blown of the knowledge I’ve gained since being in this role.
My mom has also been with the state over over 30 years and is set to retire early in 2 years. She’ll return with the state got another 3 years as a retired annuitant, essentially doubling her salary
Thanks for the positive feedback/reinforcement for an HR professional. I know my process/methods work based on lots of positive results from my coaching clients and video watcher comments. Still, it's very nice to hear from someone actually in an HR role that my content is "spot on"! Thanks for your time and effort! ;=_
Can I call you! (Or email) I’m a color guard coach in CA and we are considered independent contractors.
However, we aren’t allowed to debate contracts directly with the school district, or negotiate raises.. it seems illegal to me but I haven’t been able to get ahold of a public entity attorney.
I really need advice
@@UrAverageSpinner CaliJobCoach@outlook.com
Hi Kent. Could you shed more light on PI positions for program techs? I have an interview coming up and I’ve heard horror stories about PI positions on how and how much the get paid.
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I'm sorry Arielle, I have no idea what a PI position is and have no experience with them. Sorry. ;-)
Would you say on average county/city jobs pay more (btw I’m state employee)
@@kevDAaNTiSImP I wouldn't know.
Just bought the book. Thanks!!!
Hope you enjoy it!
I have an interview coming up next Friday for the state for the information technology department and I would like to do your one on one mock interviews if that’s possible how can I get in contact with you?
Email: kentdills@yahoo.com
Hi Kent, Thanks for all the information. It's been very helpful in the application process. In your experience, have you found the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) Classification to follow the AGPA pay in terms of starting at pay range A and then increasing annually or has there been cases which start at pay range B or C as well? Thanks again!
Very good question. In contrast, all folks hired into AGPA start at bottom pay range A; folks with more than the minimum amount of experience required for SSA may start at a higher pay range. Email me for a 15 minute one-on-one coaching session and I'd be glad to expand. :-) kentdills@yahoo.com
Hi Kent ,I need your assistance for my first time applying for a state of California job - I have a 4 year bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience plus many other volunteering experiences. I am thinking of a staff service analyst job. Can you please help me ?
@@Queen836 I can help. Email at CaliJobCoach@outlook.com
Kent - two questions. 1. What does it mean when your application changes from "Submitted" to "Active"? Also, is it advisable to reach out directly to the hiring unit contact in the job posting to emphasize your interest in the position?
When Final Filing Date arrives, all applications that met the requirements for being complete change from Submitted to Active status. Hopefully your application will be selected for invitation to interview. Good luck on that but I recommend not reaching out to Hiring Unit Contact. It won't help your chances IMHO. Hope this helps! ;-)
@@calistatejobcoach great!
This helps a lot!
Hey why they stopped EQUIPMENT Operators I ? You only can only Have a class A the only opportunity is Equipment Operator II . Now I found out if you take a Landscaper or maintenance worker, they have a program called fast track like the bridge to get your class A
the ranges vs. the start/end are different correct? ie A pay range could be 5900-xxx anywhere in between? This is diff than the end of 5 years....
Not exactly sure what you're asking. A pay range has a start and end. Or bottom and top. An employee hired at the bottom of the range (fairly typical) would progress to the top of the range in 5 equal increments over their first 5 years. Not including any Cost of Living adjustments/offsets (COLAs). Hope this helps! ;-)
Every job listing has a range. My question is that a starting range? Say it says 10,000-12,000
Does that mean you can be hired at anywhere from 10-12k starting, or that it starts at 10k regardless and you will move up to 12k over xx years?
@@kristenkuhns1419 , Let's take this conversation offline. Please email me at kentdills@yahoo.com. ;-)
Can anybody share what the background process is like once the final offer is extended/accepted?
It’s based on the job and the Department. Corrections and Rehabilitation does a very thorough criminal records check. Other departments do a basic criminal record check. At any department, if handling financial records, budgets, actual money is involved, then a credit check is done too. With some positions, some type of physical and medical record review is done. Hope this helps! :-)
@@calistatejobcoach thank you for your reply sir. When you say “basic criminal check”, does that mean a standard California 7 year check or a live scan/fingerprint check?
@@emilioquintero6973 , very few folks get the live scan/fingerprint check done. I never did. So I'm guessing other folks just get what you're calling the standard California 7 year check. Just my guess. I was a functional manager not an HR professional.
Thank you sir - much appreciated!
hi sir may i get some interview tips for LVN job in CDCR
Sure. 1. Please watch my video on this channel "How to Ace the Interview". 2. Email me at kentdills@yahoo.com for a 1-on-1 "Interview Prep" coaching session! Hope this helps! ;-)
I’m just a writer filmmaker / Sales man / unemployed Canadian .
Hi,
I just finished physical , biometrics and drug screen last week how long will they usually contact me for the next step?
Each department is different. Usually a week or two at this stage though.
Any information on permanent intermittent jobs with the state and the pay for 1500 hours of work per year?
The pay differs based on which classification the job (and job posting) is referring to. The pay range is listed on all job postings so look there for specifics. I'm not an HR expert, and never had an intermittent job under my supervision; but, my understanding is this just means it's less than full-time. Looks like the example you're referring to is listed at 1500 hours (which is about 70% of the time). Not bad and a good way to get started (what I call the "foot in the door" strategy). You'll just have to see if the 70% could work for you. You could start at this type of job and then immediately start searching and applying for full-time jobs too! Hope this helps! Good luck!! ;-)
Just bought the book! I just received a BSBA degree in MIS. Are you able to negotiate your salary for any MIS related state jobs?
Hello, I have not been able to take the typing test because I work M-F 8-5 which is when all of the testing centers are open. On Cal Careers it says it will accept an online test but I cannot find one that meets their requirements, do you (or anyone here) know of an acceptable website to take a typing test online?
Erika Baldwin, I'm pretty sure you can take the online typing test using the following URL since it offers free practice, test and certificate. You'll use the certificate if and when the HR Certification folks for the Departments you apply for at the State of California ask for it. Note: They may not even ask. Good luck with your applications! www.ratatype.com/faq/How-can-I-get-a-typing-certificate/
What was the average COLA increase that you saw each year? I understand this can vary.
For the AGPA position, does having a Ph.D, an MFA, and an EMBA qualify you for the higher range salary?
To put it simply - no. All brand new to the State folks starting as AGPAs start at the bottom of the range. VERY LOW probability exceptions apply and I won't discuss here.
Hi Kent! I'm a new grad and I get an interview next week. Just wonder is there any room for salary negotiation or I can only take what they'll offering? Thank you!
It depends. Send me an email - kentdills@yahoo.com
Hi Kent! Where can one find sample or past State of California exams to look at? Doing so will help a candidate prepare for the exams?
There are no “sample” exams. Watch my video on taking the exam though. It’ll give you a real good idea about the AGPA exam. Other exams are similar.
Does this also apply to equipment operator 1? I just applied twice with caltrans, I’ve been a trucker for the last 7 ish years but would like to switch things up. Not sure what they would think?
Why would they pay at the beginning if the person has the experience
I'm sorry but I don't understand the question. Can you possibly reword it? Thanks!
Because if someone is willing to accept the lesser amount without negotiating most places won't offer more
@@calistatejobcoach oh my, why would t the employer just provide the full pay if they have assessed that the job seeker had the experience they seek?
Does anyone if $5517-6907 for AGPA is before or after taxes?
The listed pay range is reflecting gross or before tax pay. Remember, pay is only one of the overall benefits you should consider when deciding whether or not to work for the State of California. Or any other employer for that matter. Hope this helps. ;-)
You will net 4000-4200
Can International students with F1 visa and having CPT or OPT work for State of California
typical atypical, this question deals with immigration/visa body of knowledge which I'm not expert in. You'll have to run this by an HR/Personnel professional within the State of California. I'd try doing a Google search on this topic too! Hope this helps.
START AT 5 MINUTES
I can understand why some folks might want to start at the 5 minute point; however, I think that there is some good context for the entire video discussed in the first 5 minutes though. People are free to choose what works best for them! ;-)
Any eligibility for people out of state?
As far as I know, eligble to apply while out of state, contigent on moving in state at or near time of hire. Hope this helps! ;-)
Are these positions salaried or hourly?
Both. Depends on the specific classification. Did you have a specific classification in mind that you were wondering about?
@@calistatejobcoach for an AGPG position. I was given a preliminary offer pending background/referral .
So basically it a state job is listed for an analyst, the salary awarded for a new will almost always be the lowest salary listed in the job listing? Is there any room for negotiation? Any wiggle room if the position is being re-listed because they had trouble finding candidates?
@@ralphburnette , if the analyst position is an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) classification, then salary range A is applicable and there is no wiggle room. Hired person would start at the bottom of the range and move up to top of the range over a period of 5 years. If analyst position is for Staff Services Analyst, ranges A, B, and C usually apply and there is "wiggle room" to start at higher that bottom of range A based on years of experience. Hope this helps. If you want some 1-on-1 coaching on this and other topics, send me an email (kentdills@yahoo.com). ;-)
@@calistatejobcoach what about Associate Business Management Analyst? Any wiggle room?
Can you talk about salary negotiation?
It's really to subjective or case-by-case to discuss here. If you'd like, you can email me at kentdills@yahoo.com to take this "off line". Hope this helps.
Im a single information technology associate and $1742 is taken out of my paycheck every month for taxes/pension/benefits 🔫
Albert Shevchuk, thanks for adding to this discussion. If it's not too "private"; could you share how much you contribute toward your pension and how much the State contributes. Just wondering if the ratio (your part to the State's part) of 1 to about 3.5 or 4 holds true as it did for me! Thank you sir for contributing! ;-)
@@calistatejobcoach Employer Contributions Retirement/My Contribution Retirement = 4.417 😉
@@albertshevchuk7664 , not a bad deal! Right? :-)
Hii Kent!! Really appreciate your efforts in helping us prepare for job interviews and encouraging people to explore Cal state jobs.
In case I got a tentative offer for the first interview (also the job I really prioritized) and got an email asking to confirm if I would like to be interviewed for another cal state job, what should I do?
I really want the tentative offer to convert into real job contract, however I have no idea what can go wrong or something like that. Can you please suggest based on your experience the best course of action please?
Be patient. Normally takes from 1 to 3 weeks for tentative offer to change to firm offer. I'd accept the offer if I were you! ;-)