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Resume Gets You The Interview - Your Story Gets You The Job
That’s true! Your resume helps get your foot in the door, but hiring decisions are also influenced by how well you connect with others. The Likability Factor. If you’ve been invited to the interview, you probably already have the qualifications they need, or you would have been screened out based on your resume. Go into the interview with confidence and be prepared to tell your story. A strong approach is to combine relevant experience, key accomplishments, and soft skills

John Karras
3 days ago2 min read


Are you working in a toxic work environment?
If your job consistently leaves you feeling extremely stressed and anxious, disengaged, micromanaged, burned-out, or bullied, you may be experiencing a toxic work environment. 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.culturemonkey.io/employee-engagement/unhealthy-work-en

John Karras
May 101 min read


Are you working for a toxic boss?
Many surveys have found that the #1 reason people leave their job is not money or even career advancement. It’s that they are working with a toxic boss. How your boss leads can sometimes mean the difference between loving or dreading your job. How do you feel Sunday evening and when you wake up on Monday morning and have to go to work? Looking for a new job or #career change? With a 5-Star Google ranking based on client evaluations, every resume we touch is tailore

John Karras
May 21 min read


Hard Work Without a Target is Just Sweat
Defining your long-term career goal, planning your next steps, and gaining necessary skills are key to achieving career success. 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.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7454879636506886144/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_

John Karras
Apr 291 min read


The Power of Networking
There are four primary networking environments: 1) Industry Specific, 2) Cross Industry, 3) Online, and 4) Professional. Understanding how to strategically utilize these networking platforms can significantly advance and shape your career development not just now, but over time. 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

John Karras
Apr 261 min read


Without actions we only have words
My company is downsizing – I might lose my job … I did not get that promotion (again) … I hate Monday mornings … I’m working in a hostile environment … I’m worth more money … I need a new career … There’s no career advancement in my current job .. and on and on and on … 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 consultat

John Karras
Apr 221 min read


Is it time to change careers?
If you find yourself feeling stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from your work, it may indicate that your career no longer matches your true purpose—it's not just burnout. Here is a checklist of questions to help you discover what’s really holding you back and guide you towards a career that truly matches your values and identity. 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 yo

John Karras
Apr 131 min read


Resume Updates
Due to today’s complex job market with unannounced layoffs and the shift to a skills-based environment, it’s more important than ever to maintain an updated resume to showcase your growth and capabilities to prospective employers and networking contacts on a moment’s notice. Have you enhanced your marketability by reaching a significant milestone, contributing to a major project, earning a new certification, learning a new skill, or receiving a promotion not indicated on your

John Karras
Apr 81 min read


Are you sitting at the right table?
Do you find yourself at the wrong table where your progress is viewed as a threat, your contributions are overlooked, or your presence is simply accepted rather than appreciated? The most rewarding chapters sometimes begin when you finally decide to get up and walk away. 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 proven results. Book a free resume review and in

John Karras
Apr 72 min read


Prove Your Soft Skills During a Job Search
In the current job market, employers place a strong emphasis on skills, particularly soft skills. Effectively showcasing these skills on your resume and during interviews is essential. However, simply stating soft skills without evidence turns them into unsubstantiated opinions. To ensure your soft skills are credible and impactful, it is important to provide proof that supports your claims. Prove Your Soft Skills on Your Resume Rather than just listing soft skills, incorpora

John Karras
Apr 21 min read


Think you deserve a raise? Prove it!
Negotiating a raise or promotion can be one of the most important conversations in your professional life. You need to prepare as if it’s a high-stakes project – because it is. 1. Build your case with documentation 2. Know your market value 3. Time your request appropriately 4. Structure your presentation with provable data 5. Rehearse your delivery 6. You think you deserve a promotion or more money? Prove it! Looking for a new job or

John Karras
Mar 241 min read


Leadership
Productive teams are built on clear communication, mutual trust, empowerment, and motivation. By Faraz Anis faraz.palogloss@gmail.com Pressure can finish a task. But it can never build a team. A lot of leaders think their job is to push harder. More follow-ups. More urgency. More pressure. And yes… work gets done. But something else quietly breaks. People stop sharing ideas. They stop taking ownership. Because pressure makes people careful, not better. Real leadership looks

John Karras
Mar 211 min read


Some good career advice
Some good advice for anyone building a career, navigating a transition, or trying to figure out what comes next. 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 proven results. Book a free resume review and initial consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-best-career-advice-i-can-give-costs-nothing-share-7440070133332647936-iF3D

John Karras
Mar 191 min read


Job Search Strategies for 2026
In 2026, the job search is a strategic process that requires intentional resume management, an understanding of skill focused positioning rather than job titles, adaptability, and active networking. Together, these elements help jobseekers navigate a successful job search in an extremely competitive labor market. 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 prove

John Karras
Mar 151 min read


Business Skills
In a benchmark study, Google found that the essential qualities to success weren’t hard skills. It was a combination of soft business skills that encouraged leadership, communication, teamwork, and innovation. Here is an in-depth article on these skills which are transferable to any position or industry. Good material to strategically use on your resume. Looking for a new job or #career change? We can help. Every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get result

John Karras
Mar 121 min read


How to get started in your job search
Thinking about finding a new job? Here’s how to get started, along with some very good tips on establishing a comprehensive strategy and maintaining motivation throughout the process. Looking for a new job or #career change? We can help. Every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and initial consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-start-job-search

John Karras
Mar 91 min read


Good questions to ask the company during the interview process
It's interesting—when I start working with someone looking for a new position, one of my first questions is, "How are you planning to evaluate a job offer?" In many cases, they're surprised and weren't expecting a question like that. Asking the company relevant questions is crucial for collecting the information you need to make an informed decision based on criteria you set prior to starting your job search, ensuring you don't accept an offer simply on an emotional response.

John Karras
Mar 52 min read


Getting pushed out of your job?
If you’re experiencing any of these red flags it might be time to dust off and update your resume. By Hala Taha - Young and Profiting (YAP) Media Founder & CEO Young and Profiting Podcast 🚀 CEO & Founder 💁🏻♀️ YAP Media Network - #1 Business Podcast Network 🚀 The Podcast Princess 👸🏻 YAP Media - #1 Linkedin Marketing Agency 💁🏻♀️ LISTEN. LEARN. PROFIT 🤓💕🔥🚀 I got fired after working for FREE for 3 years. I didn’t see it coming… But the red flags were there 🚩 Here a

John Karras
Mar 32 min read


Layoff
Short video offering good advice on layoffs for both the company and the individual. The individual - Security should never live inside one employer. The Company - Cost control may protect the quarter, but humanity protects the brand. Looking for a new job or #career change? We can help. Every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and initial consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://www.linkedin.com/posts/professional

John Karras
Feb 271 min read


Professional Networking
Strategic networking opens doors to the hidden job market while positioning you as someone who stays connected, informed, and actively growing—qualities that employers and collaborators actively seek out. Looking for a new job or #career change? We can help. Every resume we touch is tailored to tell your story and get results. Book a free resume review and initial consultation. www.jobtransitions.net https://empowerprocess.com/career/the-power-of-networking-building-meani

John Karras
Feb 251 min read
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