John Karras
The Professional Summary or Profile is the most important section of your resume
The Professional Summary or Profile is the most important section of your resume. A well written Summary can mean the difference...
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John Karras
- Aug 4
- 1 min
How to Build Your "Expert Power."
This brief video and corresponding article defines the term EXPERT POWER and how it can improve your leadership skills and increase your...
John Karras
- Jul 31
- 1 min
How to Build Your Self-Confidence
Can you list the 10 best things you have ever accomplished? Might not be as easy as you think. This brief video and corresponding article...
John Karras
- Jul 26
- 1 min
How these core organizational skills will optimize your performance in the workplace
Utilizing these core organizational skills will optimize your performance in the workplace and are one of the most important qualities...
John Karras
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Are you really looking to change careers, or simply looking for a new job?
This brief article reviews some factors to consider when determining if you’re really looking to change careers, or simply looking for a...
John Karras
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Job Search Strategy Podcast: Overcoming the Pain in Change During a Career Transition
Job Search Strategy Podcast: In this episode, we discuss how to overcome the pain in change during a career transition. Click below to...
John Karras
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Strategies to change a toxic mindset at work into a more positive outlook
If you're not sure whether a toxic mindset might be tainting your workday, try these strategies to change your perspective into a more...
John Karras
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Are you getting burned out at work?
How to recognize the difference between going through a rough patch at work and red flags signaling it's time for a new job. If you are...
John Karras
- Jul 11
- 1 min
Tell me about a time when you had to use your communication skills to meet a goal or solve a problem
Behavioral-based interview questions require the job seeker to provide real-life examples to prove soft skills or how they effectively...
John Karras
- Jul 7
- 1 min
Economic Indicators for July 2022: By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Group LLC
One interesting development in the News You Can Use section is the following: “A sea of societal, political, and economic change, and of...
John Karras
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Would you rather be the first or last person interviewed for a job?
As a job seeker, would you rather be the first or last candidate to be interviewed by the company? Perhaps you think somewhere in the...
John Karras
- Jun 22
- 1 min
How to Write a Thank You Note During the Job Interview Process
Follow-up thank you notes are a vital part of the job interview process. This article presents some excellent advice on what should be...
John Karras
- Jun 14
- 1 min
It is Never a Good Idea to Lie During the Job Search Process
Although you should represent your qualifications and skills in the most marketable way, it is not a good idea to lie about anything...
John Karras
- Jun 10
- 1 min
How to answer the "What Are Your Salary Expectations" During a Job Interview
This brief article reviews three strategies job seekers can use to answer the “What Are Your Salary Expectations” during the course of a...
John Karras
- Jun 1
- 1 min
How to answer the Tell Me About Yourself and similar open ended questions during an interview
Many job seekers hate this question, but it is the most candidate friendly question there possibly could be. Think about it. The...
John Karras
- May 26
- 1 min
Is it ever a good idea returning to a former company during a job search?
According to statistics in a survey conducted by Monster, a surprising number of people (at least to me) would consider returning to a...
John Karras
- May 23
- 1 min
10 categories that demonstrate your communication skills and how to display them on your resume
Almost all employer-related surveys will rate communication skills as one of the most important skills that companies look for when...
John Karras
- May 19
- 1 min
Change Your Career the Smart Way
As the author states, “If you’re going to change your career, do it right. This isn’t like buying a new pair of shoes—it’s a major life...
John Karras
- May 11
- 3 min
How to Construct a Bullet Point: By John Karras, President, Job Transitions, Inc.
Resumes need to be accomplishment or benefit based. It is not enough to tell the reader simply “what you did” at a company or in your...
John Karras
- May 6
- 1 min
How to display specific academic, professional, and volunteer projects on your resume
How to display specific academic, professional, and volunteer projects on your resume. This material can mean the difference between...