Welcome! We can assume that you've landed here because you're interested in working for the State of California. If that's the case, then you're in the right place. The California Job Blog was started in early 2018 by Jay Davis . Jay has been a State of California employee for 8 years, 7 of which have been spent in human resources as a specialist in hiring and recruiting. Among Jay's specialties is helping people navigate the State's hiring process. After years of working to hire great people for State jobs, two things became very clear. One, the State's hiring process can be very confusing and two, the resources people need to make it less confusing are very hard to find. He started this blog to help fix those problems. Here you'll find the information and resources needed to be competitive and successful as you search for employment with the State. We hope to provide answers to the most common questions asked by job-seekers, as well as insight i...
For 2025, retirement account contribution limits will increase from the 2024 amounts for 401(k), 403(b), and 457 accounts. For Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), contribution limits will remain the same as the 2024 amounts. 2025 Contribution Limits for Retirement Accounts Employment with the State of California offers many great benefits. Among those benefits is the guaranteed retirement income state employees earn through the CalPERS pension system. But there is another form of retirement planning the State makes available to its employees. Savings Plus is a voluntary retirement planning program that offers 401(k) and 457(b) retirement accounts. These accounts are funded through automatic payroll deductions and are a great way to save additional money for retirement. The California Job Blog has a more in-depth article about Savings Plus , how these account work and the investment options available to State employees. The purpose of this article is to highlight the cont...