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Facing a Layoff? Developing a Job Search Plan
Deep dive into the steps to take when beginning a job search especially if you are facing a layoff situation. This includes acknowledging...

John Karras
26 minutes ago1 min read


Steve Jobs & The Power of Silence
Got a big job interview or presentation coming up in the near future? Steve Jobs was a master communicator. Notice how he utilizes a bit...

John Karras
2 days ago1 min read


Power of Persuasion
Principles of Persuasion: The power of persuasion can increase your marketability in the job market, impact your job performance, boost...

John Karras
6 days ago1 min read


How to Read Body Language
How you present yourself through nonverbal communication cues can convey messages that are much more significant than words. Deep dive...

John Karras
Jun 251 min read


Traditional & Behavioral-Based Interview
Excellent post! To learn more about how to handle both traditional and behavioral-based interview questions check out these brief, but...

John Karras
Jun 231 min read


Why Should We Hire You?
The “Why Should We Hire You” is the same type of question as “Tell Me About Yourself” or similar open ended questions. Many job seekers...

John Karras
Jun 181 min read


Bad Boss
Many surveys rate having a bad boss as the #1 reason people want to leave their current job. If you are encountering these behaviors from...

John Karras
Jun 171 min read


How to ask for raise
It’s a good idea for you to start and consistently update a “Documentation File” where you record all accomplishments, verbal praise...

John Karras
Jun 121 min read


Career Stress
As the author states: “You can offer a great salary, impressive titles, and fancy perks, but if your workplace makes people feel small,...

John Karras
Jun 71 min read


Real Results. Real People
Thinking about making a Career Change? You're not alone...Our client came to us needing a resume and cover letter that reflected a new...

John Karras
Jun 31 min read


Preparing for a Job Interview
Do you have an important job interview coming up? Are you preparing to enter the job market due to graduation, layoffs, or possible...

John Karras
May 281 min read


Finding a job you love
Following these steps will not only help you establish a clear direction for your job search, but also enable you to evaluate a job offer...

John Karras
May 191 min read


When to Follow-Up on a Job Offer
This is one of the most common questions I get when working with clients that have completed the interview process, but have not heard...

John Karras
May 122 min read


When Should You Negotiate Salary
In my opinion, the best time to negotiate a job offer is after you receive an initial offer, not during the interview process. If you...

John Karras
May 71 min read


Office Politics
Office politics can influence power and decision-making within an organization. This can lead to disagreement, reluctance, and employee...

John Karras
May 11 min read


Behavioral Based Interviewing
Here are some valuable suggestions for responding to Behavioral Based Interview questions during a job interview. Even if the company...

John Karras
Apr 291 min read


Making Hiring Decisions
Likeability is often considered an important factor in the job search. The creator of this post does an excellent job in identifying...

John Karras
Apr 221 min read


How to get a Promotion
Create and regularly update a "Documentation File" to record all your achievements, along with the benefits each accomplishment brought...

John Karras
Apr 161 min read


Interview Advice
I love this post! The alternate responses are much better, but there is one more step that should be taken. When you mention a soft skill...

John Karras
Apr 111 min read


Fake Job Seekers Are Real!
Companies are facing a new threat: Job seekers who aren’t who they say they are, using AI tools to fabricate photo IDs, generate...

John Karras
Apr 91 min read
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