Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas To All,

You guys all need a break, physically and mentally. Take a break, re-vitalize yourself. It's Christmas Eve, set it all aside. Put your computer away, set the business section aside.
Wrap some presents, have a cup of hot buttered rum and visit with your children and family. Bring the stress level down so that you can be your best.

I wish you all the best, and have a wonderful relaxing Christmas holiday.

Janis
Resume Professionals

Professional Portfolio's

Happy Holidays,

I hope that you are all having a wonderful holiday season. My heart goes out to those unemployed, and unable to have the Christmas you were hoping for. That is why it is so important not to give up, there are jobs out there! The competition is just very high, you must show them that you are the one!

A Portfolio can be a very strong tool for any professional in their career. Do you have one? Depending upon your career history is how it should be put together. Let's say that you are an engineer, Don't skimp on this one... Have a nice leather bound portfolio, possibly start with a profile of yourself, a well written resume, followed by possibly (depending) on a biography. Do you have a list of patents? You will insert these along with photo's and any pertinent information to these. Do not be afraid to show off, be proud, brag a lil'. Next you will have certificates, licenses, etc., followed by letters of recommendation, commendations.

If you are a skilled professional whether you are in a job search or not you need this! If you are not confident in doing your own, then hire a professional, in fact just like a resume. Do not do your own resume, hire a professional resume writer, preferable one that does portfolio's too. Maybe they will put together a bundle package together for you.

Happy Holidays

Janis Barat
Resume Professionals
(800) 490-5494

Resume Writing in Sacramento

Happy Sunday,

Are you searching for a professional resume in Sacramento? Please visit our web page at http://www.resumeprofessionals.org/ to view what we have to offer you. There are numerous resources for the job-seeker, such as job coaching, articles on interviewing skills. Do you know what questions to ask an employer? We have common questions and answers for interviews. How about free e-books on the Hidden Job Market, and your Job Search.

For our list of job resources for your Sacramento job search, view this page to linkable jobs and hiring agencies. In our free job coaching service, we can help you get your resume out there so that you can be seen. We will assist you with social networking, such as LinkedIn, Monster, Career Builders, FaceBook. Do you have a blog? This is a great way to introduce yourself. Create a blog with your professional photo, introduce your professional work history while inserting your link for a prospective employer to view you even before the interview. Wouldn't that be great? It would give them a little insight on you, a lil' touch of who you are, it is important. You're not just another piece of paper!

If you call or email me I will provide you with Free Resume Critiquing. Resume Professionals wants to help you get a job now. You don't have time to waste, we will work quickly for you! We have professional resume writing in Sacramento all the way to North Carolina, visit our testimonials and see for yourself.

Have a successful week with your job search.

Janis Barat
Resume Professionals
(800) 490-5494

The Change Over

Happy Friday,

This is just a short note asking our clients for a little patience during the transition of our new website changes. Although our business has not changed, the name of our company has to Resume Professionals. There is editing and some rearranging of text and pages at this time, we ask you for your patience and understanding while we are under construction. Thank you, if you need assistance with your resume or cover letter please feel free to contact me and I will be glad to assist you. Free resume critiquing, and free Job Coaching is available to all. Thank you and hope to talk with you soon.

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

Update Your Resume During The Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving to all, I wish you all well through this time. I would like to strongly encourage you all to take a little piece of this relaxing time to think about how you are going to start up the upcoming week of job searching starting on Monday.

You have 4 days right now, eat well, give your time to your family and friends. But, after they go home spend some quality time with yourself. Update your resume, cover letter, and your entire portfolio. Make use of this time when everything is slow and closed for the holiday. It does not take as long as you think, set aside just a few hours. If you have any concerns or question I would be more than happy to assist you. I even provide free resume critiquing.
Happy Holidays

Janis
Resume Professionals
1-800-490-5494

RDE Specialists vs Resume Professionals

Happy Sunday Everyone...

Great news for those faithful followers of RDE Specialists... We have changed our name, we are still the same company, but have changed our name to RESUME PROFESSIONALS. We are growing and improving our services, the quality and personal care is still our top concern.

For those that visit us please utilize our other resources such as our articles on mastering an interview, questions and answers to ask your next hiring manager. There is also a growing list of job resources, which is a list of possible hiring employers or employment agencies. There is something there for everyone.

Welcome to Resume Professionals

Happy Holidays

Janis Barat
www.resumeprofessionals.org

I'm Back

Hi Everyone... Sorry I've been away for just a bit. I had to take time off to get married to a most wonderful man.

Now it's time to get back to work, I think my first duty is to get down on some up coming events. Are there any job fairs soon? I need to know if anyone knows of anything coming soon please let me know. It is time to do some resume critiquing. Do you need your resume critiqued? I would be more than happy to give you my professional opinion. Just visit my website to email or call me, I will be happy to help you out with your free resume critique...

I would also like to thank all of my clients for their kind words, I have been so touched by their comments. Thank you all.

Janis Smith-Barat
RDE Specialists

Twitter

Hey guys, I hope you all had a wonderful week. And, I hope some of you job-seekers found jobs. I want to invite you to follow me on Twitter, let me know what your thinking or if you have any questions on your resume or you job search. Have a fantastic day.

Janis Smith
RDE Specialists

Job Hunting

So has everybody been out looking for work all week? Good, time for a break on the weekend... eh...just a little. You need to spend the most of it creating a great resume and cover letter, and searching all of the online job banks including Craigs List. Get ready to do it all over again next week with a smile. Job Hunting is a full time job!

Janis
RDE Specialists

EDD (Unemployment Insurance)

Why does EDD put everyone through that last check scare tactic. You finally think things are going OK, you are at least able to pay rent, buy some groceries and have gas money. Your out looking for work like you should be doing and you check the mail. As you see that envelope you can feel the blood leave your face, you can feel it in your eyes, you get an instance stomach ache. Then you open the envelope and THERE IT IS! Your unemployment has been discontinued immediately! Please call or email our office. Do you know that you can know longer reach a live person over the phone at EDD, you send 5 emails with no response at all. Then you visualize losing your home, where am I going to live, how am I going to pay my bills, what will happen to my pets. This whole scenario falls in front of you, you almost can't function for the fear that has been instilled in you. Then all of a sudden about a week later, you get another letter thanking you for your patience you have been re-activated or what ever they call it. You will be receiving your next check on such date. Why do they do this to a persons life?

Video Resume vs Video Profile

OK Guys,

I need your opinion, whether it is called a video resume or a video profile. Why are people so reluctant in putting their best foot forward right away to get the job. Someone first started calling it a video resume, but it is not. It is a brief introduction of yourself, 60 seconds or less just to show your character, personality, and a brief cap of your achievements and what you have to bring to a company. There is nothing resume about it!

No matter what it should be appropriately named. Why won't you do it?

I want to know!

Janis Smith
RDE Specialists

Cover Letters

Happy Sunday everyone!

OK, How many of you have been struggling sending your resume out countless times with absolutely no response. I would like to know, when you apply are you sending a personalized Cover Letter with your resume or application?

I have found so many people that do not, or well, I send one out once in a while. Then I look at a copy of it and it so bland, boring, and generic. If I were a hiring manager it would insult me actually. Guess which resume pile you just ended up in...

I strongly advise you to put together a great Cover Letter, it should be as Great as your Resume! Have it in your documents and address each one directly to the person who will be reviewing it. You do "triple time" trying to find out this person's name, (do your homework).

If you have any questions or need some advise please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do what I can to assist or coach you.

Janis Smith
RDE Specialists

Sacramento Job-Seekers

OK guys, lets go... Get out of bed and off the couch and get out there and find your future. It's shameful everyone is so upset and worried... oh I can't find a job... no one is calling be back... Well you know what... I call clients to confirm appointments or to possibly offer a promotion or (whatever) to assist them in getting back to work. I will call around 10:30 or 11:00 am and GUESS WHAT! I wake them up. What the H.... Quit feeling sorry for yourself, get a fantastic resume done. Great companies are offering free job coaching, special events trying to help who? YOU, and you can't even get out of bed before noon. Give me a break.

I know of two companies right now that can offer you free assistance and really want to help you. If you need a Resume or Cover Letter call RDE Specialists (www.rdespecialists.com), and for free Job Coaching, or Video Profile (www.videoprofile.tv) for a presentation to knock them dead. RDE Specialists will even provide Free resume critiquing.
GET UP AND GO...DO SOMETHING

EDD (Unemployment Insurance)

Are you ready to deal with EDD, hopefully you won't have to. But, for those that do it is best to face the facts that they are OVERWHELMED. At this point in time patience and honesty is your best friend with them. Provide all of the information that they require, have everything ready when your phone appointment is scheduled. The person on the other end is looking for sincerity in you. If they feel in their gut that you are truly doing your part in this financial crisis they will assist you the best that they can. And, the rest is up to the computer systems, oh no! now were in trouble!
My advise is to have a great Resume along with an enthusiastic Cover Letter and do your best, if you are having trouble with writing your own there are many well qualified professional resume services available. Here at RDE Specialists they will work very closely to provide you with excellent service.

Chronological vs. Functional Resumes

Have you decided on which type of resume is best for you and your career. Is it a chronological or functional resume? Please take just a few moments and watch my video. A lot really depends on you're previous work history. Don't make a mistake on using a long drawn out chronological resume when there is so much competition out there. Make sure it is the very best it can be.

Layoffs can start your own Act 2 (Sac Bee)

Did you read the article in the Sac Bee about RDE Specialists owner (Janis Smith) and also partner of Video Profile.tv (Charles Gordon). These two make quite a team with their wonderful assistant Sara Gordon (Charlies wife) also Production Assistant.

The word is truly getting out about this new and innovated business, it is only a matter of time... These two entrepreneur's have joined forces to beat the unemployment line.

Janis Smith started her own resume company a few years ago (RDE Specialists) and quite successful with her professional skills. While providing her resume critiquing at numerous Job Fairs in the Sacramento area to the Silicon Valley. It was destined, that these two meet and put their combined efforts and professionalism together with the Video Profile to assist the job seeker along with a Complete Resume Service with an additional Outplacement Service. And get this... right now they are even providing a Free 30-minute Job Coaching event with free resume critiquing of course, all this at their Sacramento Office. They just want to let you know that they are here... Come and see for yourself.

Visit or call either http://www.rdespecialists.com/ or http://www.videoprofile.tv/ and mention that you seen this article and receive 25% off your entire order.

Functional Resume vs Chronological Resume

June 20, 2009

Here at the El Dorado County Fair in our booth representing all three of our fantastic companies. RDE Specialists and Video Profile.tv PRESENTING Get Back To WorkShop coming up on July 9th. 2009 at the University of Phoenix in Elk Grove, Calif. If you are in the area stop by and visit with us at the fair. If you would like to view more info on the workshop view our blog at www.getbacktoworkshop.com/Blog

Get Back To Work Shop

June 20, 2009

RDE Specialists and Video Profile.tv have come together in a united effort to help YOU with your career growth. To assist, teach and prepare you with highly effective tools. I have worked closely with Charlie Gordon (owner of Video Profile.tv) a well established video profile company that has become quite a hit at the job fairs. With his expertise in providing quality filming in his very professional studio, combined with the skills of a reputable company bringing together the most unique workshop that I have come accross.

The ultimate job seekers workshop, making you one of the best presented candidates!!

Please leave us a comment on any experiences that you may have had in your job search, also visit our blog at GetBackToWorkShop.com/blog

Get Back To WorkShop

I know that it is a little late but please join me at the Scottis Rite Center on June 10, 2009 for the Job Fair provided by The EmploymentGuide. I will have a booth doing none other than resume critiquing. My partner is Charlie who is the owner of Video Profile.tv will also be there providing his video resume service...Check it out...