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How to Stop Sounding Fake in Your Next Job Interview
Talking about your intrinsic motivation, something you derive satisfaction from without expecting any external rewards such as money,...

John Karras
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Should you accept a job offer when you are not totally excited about the job?
Many job seekers are faced with the situation of receiving a job offer, but it does not quite measure up to exactly what they were...

John Karras
Aug 4, 20211 min read


Economic Indicators for August 2021: By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Management Group LLC.
Excellent analysis of Economic Indicators for August 2021: By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Management Group, LLC. Accelerating...

John Karras
Aug 3, 20211 min read


How to Answer the Tell Me About Yourself, Why Should We Hire You, and Similar Open Ended Questions
Many job seekers have a difficult time answering questions such as Tell Me About Yourself, Why Should We Hire You, and similar open ended...

John Karras
Aug 1, 20211 min read


Job Search Strategy Podcast: The Professional Summary or Profile Section of the Resume
In this episode, you will learn how to construct the first few sections of the resume, which includes your name, contact information...

John Karras
Jul 29, 20211 min read


Personality Traits and the Likability Factor
The right personality traits can help job seekers create a certain “Likability Factor” which is very important in securing the offer....

John Karras
Jul 28, 20211 min read


Whether or not to accept a job offer can be the most difficult part of the job search process
Whether or not to accept a job offer can be the most difficult part of the job search process. Make sure you are accepting the position...

John Karras
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Being a “good” employee maintains employment, but being a “great” employee is why employers hire you
Being a “good” employee maintains employment, but being a “great” employee is why employers hire you. During the course of an interview,...

John Karras
Jul 20, 20211 min read


Job Search Podcast: Is Your Resume Working? Click below to listen now!
Job Search Podcast: Is Your Resume Working? Click below to listen now! As the economy reopens, this is a good time to review your career...

John Karras
Jul 17, 20211 min read


Update Your Resume to Showcase New Skills Learned by Working Remotely
Showcasing new skills learned by working remotely can be one of the most important factors employers will look for in today’s economy....

John Karras
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Economic Indicators for July 2021: By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Management Group
As the economy reopens, this is a good time to review your career goals, update your resume, and refine your interviewing skills. If you...

John Karras
Jul 7, 20211 min read


My Perspective on Job Market Realities as the Pandemic Eases: By John Karras, Job Transitions, Inc.
Greetings, I hope you are doing well and had a wonderful 4th of July holiday. I am reaching out to our clients to inform them of job...

John Karras
Jul 5, 20212 min read


Very Good Advice on Preparing for an Interview
Very good advice on preparing for an interview. This article provides detailed advice across multiple areas of the interview process such...

John Karras
Jun 29, 20211 min read


Selecting the Most Marketable Action Verbs for Your Resume
Selecting the most marketable action verbs for your resume can mean the difference between securing an interview or getting screened out....

John Karras
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Market Snapshot for Retail Sales, May 2021: By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Management Group
Retail sales were lower than expected in May as they slipped 1.3% vs. an expected decline of 0.8%. The primary reason for the slide is...

John Karras
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Employee Quit Rates Soar!
People that have learned new skills by working remotely and redefined their personal and career goals are beginning to quit their current...

John Karras
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Very Good Advice When Negotiating Compensation During the Job Search Process
Very good advice when negotiating compensation during the job search process including what to do before the interview, during the...

John Karras
Jun 10, 20211 min read


Job Market Realities for Job Seekers as the Economy Recovers and Extended Unemployment Benefits End
Many employees have learned new skills by working remotely for the first time and re-defining their goals in terms of work/life balance....

John Karras
Jun 3, 20213 min read


Economic Indicators for June 2001: By Kim W. Suchy, Cornerstone Asset Management Group
Excellent overview of economic indicators for June 2001. As the economy reopens, this is a good time to review your career goals, update...

John Karras
Jun 2, 20211 min read


45 Quick Changes to Help Your Resume get Noticed
This article provides some excellent advice on improving and updating your resume. Personally, I am not a big fan of an itemized listing...

John Karras
May 28, 20211 min read
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