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New Rules For Career Success
Traditional career models were designed for a slower world. That era is gone. Today, job functions and the rules for career success are evolving faster than ever. Learn how to adapt your career development and job search strategies. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and initial consultation. www.jobtransitions.net

John Karras
17 hours ago1 min read


Feeling stuck in a dead-end job?
Feeling stuck in a dead-end job? Here’s how you can be proactive about building a career with the opportunities you deserve. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/signs-of-dead-end-job

John Karras
Oct 71 min read


Establish Career Direction: By John Karras, Job Transitions, Inc.
Many people have too much direction! They put too much emphasis on job titles. People will even screen themselves out of a position based on a job title. Disregard job titles for the time being. In order to execute a successful job search or career transition, you need to concentrate on the day-to-day responsibilities of the position you want to target, regardless of the job title. Job titles can be ambiguous. A "manager" with one particular company will be responsible for d

John Karras
Oct 25 min read


Are You Too Old To Work?
Are you “too old to work?” Or, have you just been told that so often you’ve started to believe it? It could be one of the most widely accepted myths in modern life! Here’s a more honest view of age and work. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://empowerprocess.co

John Karras
Sep 281 min read


The most important factor in securing a job offer
THE INTEREST LEVEL & LIKABILITY FACTOR By: John Karras, President, Job Transitions, Inc. The Interest Level and Likability Factor are qualifications many people overlook when contemplating what companies look for in making hiring decisions. Interest Level – During my career, I have gained quite a bit of feedback from company recruiters on why candidates get screened out during the interview process. One reasons they screen people out is that the candidate did not seem int

John Karras
Sep 244 min read


Responses to the Dreaded Weakness Question
When interviewers ask about your greatest weakness, they are assessing several key qualities: Self-awareness, Honesty and integrity, Growth mindset, Problem-solving skills, and Resilience. Very well-done video that illustrates effective and extremely marketable responses to that dreaded weakness question. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results

John Karras
Sep 211 min read


How To Relax After Work
Simple end-of-day habit that helps you clear your mind before you finish work, so you can switch off, relax, and return the next day with greater focus. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net. https://empowerprocess.com/career/the-2-minute-note-hack/

John Karras
Sep 171 min read


A Good Job Shouldn't Cost You Peace Of Mind
By Dr. Neetu Johnson M.D. Consultant Psychiatrist M.D. 🧠 | Follow For Daily Insights on Mental Health, Performance & Personal Growth | Chief Medical Officer | Venture-Backed Tech Founder Dr. Neetu’s LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/dr-neetu-johnson-m-d Website: prescribelife.ai A good job shouldn't cost you your peace. You deserve to earn a living without carrying work stress into every part of your life. Not every stressful day means you need to quit. But if work consi

John Karras
Sep 101 min read


How to achieve career success in an ever changing job market
In today’s job market entire functions are being redefined and the rules of career success are changing faster than ever. Technology, economic conditions, and workplace expectations can shift overnight, making traditional career paths increasingly unreliable. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.job

John Karras
Sep 21 min read


Happy Client
Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net.

John Karras
Aug 271 min read


Are We Becoming Cognitively Lazy? AI Technology & Career Development
The author asks some intriguing questions about use of AI and related technologies that certainly relate to career development and resume writing strategies such as: Does the final result really sound like me? Is the substance a reflection of my own thinking? Or did I just approve what the tool handed me? If it’s not your thinking, it’s someone else’s. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch i

John Karras
Aug 251 min read


Storytelling
Storytelling is an important skill to utilize during a job interview. Matthew McConaughey’s short You Tube video on storytelling is an excellent example. He does not rush to explain what is happening. He lets you experience the moment with him. By the time he shares the final detail you are already engaged. When you slow down and bring the audience into a specific moment they stop just listening and start experiencing the story. People that are interviewing you will forget s

John Karras
Aug 241 min read


Protect Your Salary Floor After a Layoff
Should you accept a pay cut just to re-enter the workforce after a layoff? How to protect your salary floor after being laid off. Good read if you are concerned about being laid off. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net. https://www.metaintro.com/blog/laid-off-workers-pay-c

John Karras
Aug 191 min read


The Secret of Happiness
By Clif Mathews https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifmathews/ Website: www.clifmathews.com Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach | Helping Leaders Reclaim Their Humanity | Deloitte M&A Partner (24 yrs) Greater Boston The secret to happiness isn't as complicated as you think. Harvard spent 85 years researching it. Thanks to Felix Bertram for this image. A lot of senior leaders make this trade-off without realizing it. The further up we go, the more our careers can crowd out everythin

John Karras
Aug 162 min read


Conflict Resolution Skills
Conflict in the workplace does not need to be destructive. When managed effectively, diverse perspectives can actually improve collaboration, strengthen teams, and drive better business outcomes. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net. https://www.rapportleadership.com.a

John Karras
Aug 101 min read


Best path for real salary increases could be outside offers
Raises are flat. Companies are tightening salary budgets. Some sectors are experiencing large-scale layoffs. If your employer has decided your role is not a funding priority, the fastest path to a real increase may be an outside offer. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net.

John Karras
Aug 31 min read


Write Your Own Story
Posted by Nader Alnajjar Helping founders build leverage through Personal Brand | Founder of LeverBrands linkedin.com/in/nader-alnajjar www.leverbrands.com You can be the master of your fate. You can be the captain of your soul. But you have to realize that life is coming from you, not at you. Most people live passively. Things happen. They react. More things happen. They react again. Always on the back foot. Always pointing at something external. I used to do this.

John Karras
Jul 232 min read


Enthusiasm: The most underrated skill
Enthusiasm: The most underrated skill. It generates forward motion, creates confidence, and cost nothing! Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://www.rapportleadership.com.au/the-power-of-enthusiasm/

John Karras
Jul 201 min read


Good Versus Bad Managers
By: Dr. Zeni Siu, Ph.D., MBA www.linkedin.com/in/zeni-siu Fractional CRO | Scaling Growth & Maximizing Profit | AI Strategist ◉ LinkedIn Rising Star 25’ ◉ Forbes Women Forum Member ◉ HBR Advisory Council ◉ Expert in Scaling Revenue through Strategic Systems & Performance 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝘀. 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿? 75% of Americans identify their boss as the most stressful aspect of their job (McKinsey).After 20 years in performance-driven organizations, I have observed a

John Karras
Jul 172 min read


Conflict Resolution
When handled well, conflict does not have to be destructive. It can create opportunities for growth, stronger relationships, and better outcomes. By staying calm, listening, focusing on solutions, and moving forward with clarity, leaders can turn difficult moments into stronger teams and better results. Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a

John Karras
Jul 151 min read
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