Career Advising

CAREER ADVISING SERVICES

These telephone or in person sessions are by appointment and include detailed and comprehensive discussions on the appropriate strategies to use in conducting your search.

Topics include but are not limited to the following:

*  Establishing Career Direction
*  Use of Resumes and Cover Letters
*  Establishing and Prioritizing Your Specific Points of Marketability
*  Strategies and Techniques to Secure Interviews
*  Interviewing Skills – Strategy sessions on all specific interviews you obtain  during the course of your job search
*  How to Handle the Salary Question
*  Salary Negotiation Strategies
*  Interview Follow up Strategies

To schedule an appointment or request further information please contact us.

TESTIMONIALS

“I have worked closely with John on both a personal and professional
referral basis for many years. John has a holistic approach to job search
and career transition. He coaches and monitors clients throughout the
whole process and prepares them for the unexpected. Resume construction,
interview tactics, salary and benefit negotiation are all standard
consultations. However, John has been very effective at providing the
“edge” in each of these areas that give his clients a distinct advantage
over their competition. There are many professionals in the search and
transition profession but it is John’s seasoned experience in an array of
professional fields and job market environments that distinguishes him
from the rest.”

Kim S.

“John is one of the most genuine and devoted people I have ever come
across. As an undergraduate student at UIC, unsure of which direction I
was going to pursue once I graduated, John guided me and made sure I got
where I am today. Mentoring and career advising is just a few of the many
great skills John possesses.”

Brittany E.

“John was instrumental in my post-MBA job search – providing me with
interview tools, editing my resume, teaching me salary negotiation, and
helping me to evaluate an offer. He helped me find the perfect fit.

Throughout the years I have turned to John for career advice as he not
only provides excellent counsel, but also explains the reasons behind his
logic.

I will not hesitate to continue following John’s direction.”

Stephanie H.

“John Karras is a truly dedicated professional. I have worked with him as
a business partner and he has always found creative ways to find better
alternatives and solutions allowing all team members to reach goals. When
I reached out to him for guidance on a difficult career decision, he took
the time to work through all of the options and guided me through my
decision-making process helping me to make the very best choice. He is
truly skilled in networking, sales, career coaching and development. His
approach is always the most genuine.”

Monica C.

“John Karras has a genuine concern and dedication to all who seek his
advice and are lucky to get it. From the first time I met John I knew I
was being guided by someone with a wealth of knowledge and my best
interest in mind. In addition to providing excellent one-on-one
counseling, John also coordinates seminars that are educational and highly
interactive. John has helped me design a successful career path and
continues to help me making my ambitions become reality.”

Nick T.