Friday, June 3, 2011

Your Job Search

The ’3Gs’: Mindset Over Skill Set Critical to Landing a Job, Harvard’s Stoltz Says

This link will take you to a wonderful video on your job search and how to approach it.

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/3gs-mindset-over-skill-set-critical-landing-job-125910227.html

I hope that you enjoy this awesome video and article that I discovered; it says so... much.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Employed vs. Unemployed

Are you being discriminated against. I found this very interesting article on this very subject. Employed vs. Unemployed... I would love to hear your comments on this one.

Job seekers have long known, of course, that it's easier to land a job when you are still working. There are no hard data on discrimination against the unemployed. But there have been reports from across the country of companies' making clear in job listings that they are not interested in people who are out of work. Employment experts say other companies have policies of hiring only people with jobs — but do not publicly acknowledge their bias.

At an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission hearing this year, Christine Owens, executive director of the National Employment Law Project, declared that "excluding the unemployed" is "becoming business as usual." Owens testified about a 55-year-old California woman who had applied for a job as a software-systems engineer. The recruiter for the position was enthusiastic until she learned that the woman had been out of work for six months. At that point, she told the woman she could not forward her résumé to the hiring company.

The apparent uptick in such incidents couldn't come at a worse time for the unemployed. The Great Recession has produced an unusually large number of long-term jobless. Forty percent of the nation's unemployed — some 4.4 million people — have been out of work for a year or more, the highest level since World War II. The long-term unemployed have far more difficulty finding work than people who have left the workforce more recently. The problem is worst for workers over 50, who often face age discrimination as well.

Some employers argue that they have a perfectly reasonable right to weed out the unemployed and that it is just good business. People who have lost jobs or have never been hired are less qualified as a group than those who are currently working, they say. People who are out of the workforce for a significant period of time may also have fallen behind in skills.

Read more:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2073520,00.html#ixzz1NP79lD6M

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Job Fair May 24th San Mateo

Be Prepared For Your 30 - Second Interview

EXCITING JOB FAIR !!!

Tuesday - May 24th.
12pm till 4pm

DoubleTree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110

Are you prepared to make a
GREAT IMPRESSION?

I will critique your resume for FREE before the event...

DON'T GO UN-PREPARED...

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter

Happy Easter
To all of you, I wish you a wonderful holiday.
Next week is another story, time to get back to your job search.
I am here for anyone that needs my assistance.

Janis Barat
Resume Professionals
(800) 490-5494

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Career Fair - April 2011

Time For Another Great Career Fair

Get ready for your next job fair, prepare your resumes, and dress for success. Don't forget this is going to be your 30 second interview; make it count.

April 26th
12pm thru 4pm

Hilton Garden Inn
1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608

HireEvent (Job Journal) KGO Channel 7

If you need any assistance before the job fair please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Have your resume critiqued before the job fair..

Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
http://www.resumeprofessionals.org/

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Why YOU'RE Not Getting Hired

Understanding Your Job Search!

WHY ARE YOU NOT GETTING HIRED?

DO YOU OVER USE (I OR ME)

when writing your resume?

The most effective way to endear yourself to potential employers is to put the focus more on them than on you.

Show them that you have done your homework and understand what your target companies are seeking. Show them how you can fill their needs.

Remember, it is not about you!

It is about what you can do for them, and what you are bringing to the table.

Let's hear your views on this topic.

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Not Getting Hired 'Day 4'

OK, there are many reasons why a person does not get hired after endless searching; today we are discussing the possibilities and we look forward to your feedback.

Today we are talking about putting all of your eggs in one basket.

Don't put your job search on hold while waiting to hear back for one position:

Don't we all fall into this trap at one time or another? You've had a super couple of interviews with your dream employer. You just know you're going to get "the call" any day now. You think, I'm going to hold off until I hear back; after all, I deserve a little break. Well, no doubt you do deserve a little break--but don't. Keep on networking, applying, interviewing, and researching until you have a firm job offer in hand.

Let's hear your story and experiences in this scenario.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Not Getting Hired 'Day 3'

We continue with the possibilities at why you are not getting any call backs after submitting your resume and or after the initial interview. Our new question on this is:

 Are you relying too much on one job search technique.

Maybe you are only:
     1. Applying online
     2. Relying on networking
     3. Only relying on employment agencies
     4. Approaching familiar companies that are hiring

Don't restrict your options to just one job-search method. Try them all; cast a wide net, continue to build your connections, GET CREATIVE.

Please post your comments or questions.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Not Getting Hired 'Day 2'

Are you still struggling with your job search, we are continuing with daily discussions why they are NOT CALLING YOU. You are more than qualified, so lets ask this question.

Are your expectations to high or unreasonable?

Yes, everyone wants the "perfect job". But, if your criteria is too high, if your being too demanding, you may well remain unemployed. Nobody wants to be told to compromise, but the fact is that much of life involves just that, at least temporarily.

     1. Analyze your wants and needs.
     2. Which are must haves?
     3. Which are negotiable?
     4. Which can be put on hold?

You must re-think your scenario at this time, look around, remember the crisis that we are ALL in. There is way to much competition right now, people are literally fighting for jobs just to survive, so if you are being to unreasonable; the next guy will be more than happy to settle for a little less and get the job that you were hoping for.

Let's hear your views on this topic.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Not Getting Hired? 'Day 1'

I am job hunting everyday. Why am I not getting hired?
Let's start looking at some possibilities.

Are you repeating your mistakes?
After interviews, are you taking the time to review and analyze them. Many times the reason you don't get a job is beyond your control, and, in fact, has nothing to do with you, but not always. Trying to understand why the answer was "No" may help you to fine tune your approach.

Please post your opinion or reply. Let's start looking at some of these important questions.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Resume Buzzwords

Buzzwords For Your Resume
Are you blank on what to put on your resume? Well here is a list of some of the strong buzzwords (keywords) that you might want to use depending on your career of course. There so many, but when I write a resume I incorporate (technical & transferable) skills. They are both very important!

Team player                        Excellent communication skills                          
Go-to-person                      Managed                        
Self-starter                          Results-oriented
Strong negotiation               Innovative                                                       
Proven ability                      Motivated                       
Skilled problem solver         Cutting edge
Proactive                             Meet demanding deadlines                               
Analytical                            Strategic thinker             
Customer Service               Customer Relations
Leadership                          Problem Resolution                                          
Teamwork                           Communication               
Decision Making Skills        Time management
Flexibility                             Listen Actively & Attentively                            
Consulting                           Coordinate                     
Budget Management           Aggressive Negotiations/Sales
Compile Date                      Sort & interpret data                                        
Design/Implement               Teach/Train                    
High Energy                        Identify critical issues quickly                           
Enthusiasm                          Create new procedures/products
Editing skills                        Proofreading

These are just a few, but they are very important buzzwords. Incorporate them into your skill set in a professional manner, and you will be found. 
If you find that you just can't get it right, that's what I'm here for! Feel free to give me a call and I will assist you.

Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
www.ResumeProfessionals.org

Sunday, March 6, 2011

New Jobs At Fresh & Easy

Fresh & Easy arrives in Bay Area


Fresh & Easy on Tuesday put the finishing touches on new stores in Danville and central San Jose as it prepared for a grand opening Wednesday for the two markets, its first in the Bay Area.

The stores are the first of 13 that the retailer, a unit of England-based supermarket behemoth Tesco, is planning to open in the region during the coming months.

"We're very excited to have Fresh & Easy open up in town," said Joe Calabrigo, Danville's town manager. "We have been waiting for them for almost two years now."

The Fresh & Easy store in Danville is located at 460 Diablo Blvd., just east of Interstate 680. The store in central San Jose that will open this week is at 1409 Bird Ave., near Minnesota Avenue in the city's Willow Glen district.

"As a community, we are probably underserved by grocery stores and markets," Calabrigo said. "We really like their approach, organic foods, healthier foods, kind of a green approach."
The Fresh & Easy store in Danville is located at 460 Diablo Blvd., just east of Interstate 680. The store in central San Jose that will open this week is at 1409 Bird Ave., near Minnesota Avenue in the city's Willow Glen district.


"As a community, we are probably underserved by grocery stores and markets," Calabrigo said. "We really like their approach, organic foods, healthier foods, kind of a green approach."
Both the San Jose and Danville stores are laid out to feature produce and meat in the first couple of rows; milk and other dairy products down one side; and nuts, dried fruit cookies and crackers along the other wall.
In the center aisles, the stores will feature just about every kind of item that shoppers would find at a major supermarket.

"We have everything you need to run your household," said Brendan Wonnacott, a Fresh & Easy spokesman. After these first two stores are open, Fresh & Easy intends to open several other Bay Area stores in March. Those new stores are in Pacifica, Concord, Vacaville, Modesto and Walnut Creek.

In April, Fresh & Easy will open stores in Pleasanton, Hayward, Napa and western San Jose.
The grocery chain also plans to open at least two stores in San Francisco in the coming months.
"Fresh & Easy, Sprouts, Foods Co., they may all find things tougher than they might have imagined," Englehardt said. "Safeway has taken some moves to counter the competition, and they will take more measures to counter the competition."

Among the Safeway responses: The supermarket giant has decided to open six new or revamped stores in the Bay Area in 2011. One of those is a brand-new store in Pleasanton near Interstate 680 and Bernal Road. Still, Englehardt said he thinks that Fresh & Easy has made wise choices in the stores it has decided to open this week, along with the other sites.

"They will get some good customer samples in Danville and Willow Glen," he said. "In both of those areas, there is discretionary income and they are mature markets."
The new market entrants are expected to challenge incumbent chains such as Safeway and Lucky.

By George Avalos

Contra Costa Times
Posted: 03/01/2011 03:01:15 PM PST
Updated: 03/02/2011 06:23:24 AM PST

This is just one of the new job listings that Resume Professionals keeps you up to date with. I welcome
your comments and questions. Please feel free to give me a call for more information.

Janis Barat
http://www.resumeprofessionals.org/
(800) 490-5494

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

15 Toughest Interview Questions

I have found a valuable article on interviewing questions that haunt each and everyone of us. Please take the time to go through these and prepare yourself with the right answers and response. Monster Hotjobs provides some excellent advice. The post below has also been shared on my FaceBook page for everyone to view.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhotjobs.yahoo.com%2Fcareer-articles-1482&h=6fdc1

Good luck, if I can answer any of these questions please feel free to give me a call as well.

Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
Resume Professionals
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Etiquette of Getting Hired

Manners matter – before, during and after an interview

You’re under the microscope while you’re on a job interview. Recruiters and interviewers are judging you every second. So to make the best impression – and maintain that excellent impression after you get the job follow these essential etiquette guidelines:

Be on time, if not early, for your interview, “Arriving early is good etiquette, since you may have to fill out an application and a releases form,” advises Kristin Urhausen, a former recruiting operations manager for accounting firm KPMG.

“We’ve had candidates arrive on time or slightly late, and then the time it takes them to fill out our paperwork pushes back their interview and throws our entire schedule off. Try to arrive 15 to 20 minutes earlier that your scheduled interview, and your consideration of us will reflect well on you.”

Come Prepared. “Bring extra copies of your resume so that we can pass them around to all of the interviewers who will be present. Be sure to bring your driver’s license and your Social Security card so that you’re able to deliver exactly what the interviewers require. And turn your cell phone off: Interviewees are immediately disqualified for checking a vibrating phone or answering a call.

Dress appropriately. Peggy Post, co-author of Emily Post’s The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success (Collins Living), recommends researching the company. “Some businesses are more informal, and they may have a culture of being more dressed-down, “ while industries such as finance and law may be strictly suit and tie. “It’s okay to ask someone you know, either at that company or simply in that same field, for advice on the dress level – and then for your interview you should ‘dress up a notch.’ Wear something conservative and comfortable. Look your sharpest, “says Post. “Strive to be ‘clean and neat’ both in your dress and in your personal grooming. Appearance is very important on a job interview, so be impeccably groomed as a manner of good business sense and good etiquette. Candidates have been eliminated for having chipped nail polish, for instance.”

Have a good handshake. Interviewers are impressed by a quality handshake as well as good eye contact and body language that shows comfort and confidence. Be sure to shake the hand of the receptionist when you arrive, since front-office staff are often asked for their impression of your manners.

Have quality questions prepared in advance. “Ask about the direction of the company, what the teams are working on presently, not any what’s-in—it-for-me questions such as how many vacation and personal days you would get.”

Address people by name. Contrary to common etiquette beliefs, it is okay to address your interviewers by their first names. It’s fine to be casual, but professional, in an interview. If I introduce myself as Kristin Urhausen, it’s perfectly acceptable for you to say, ‘Kristin, thank you for meeting with me.” “You can’t go wrong, though, by using the more formal and respectful) Mister or Ms.

Don’t share too much personal information. “It’s important to build rapport with your interviewers, and the way to do that is through a good handshake, maintaining eye contact, smiling, being engaged and interested in your interviewers. This does not include sharing the sordid details of your breakup as the answer to, “So what brought you to this city?”

Follow up with a ‘thank you.’ Sending a  thank you letter after the interview is crucial. Post has heard stories of people getting hired because they were the only ones to practice this essential standard of good etiquette. “Handwrite your thank-you on fine notepaper or a classic note card. Write neatly, spell everything correctly, be sincere, be concise – just a few sentences are all that’s necessary and send a thank you note to each of your interviewers within a day or two’s time.

Many job hunters wonder if it’s okay to email their thanks, and Post responds that it’s a good practice to send one after the interview as a first step, then follow up with the handwritten note. An emailed thank you note is okay because the interviewer may travel often, or they may work in a technology based field. You will stand out if you send both and email thank you and a print thank you.

There’s no need to send anything else. Do not send flowers or gifts after the interview, such extravagance could turn off the decision makers, since it might be seen as an attempt to buy their favor. And don’t ask how did I do? Or what are my odds? After the interview or in a follow-up email. That’s a big don’t.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Are You Going To The San Jose Job Fair

Well are you?

Be Prepared For Your Job Fair Interview...

Local Hires is hosting an awesome Job Fair at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose on January 31, 2011. Make sure you have everything in order including plenty of Resumes, so many people only bring a hand full. Don't make that mistake, Resume Professionals will be there in their own booth taking applications for Technical Writers. There are going to be a lot of vendors and probably thousands of job candidates. Stop by and see me.

Janis
(800) 490-5494

Double Tree Hotel in San Jose

2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110

January 31, 2011
11am till 2pm