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Military veterans and their transition to the civilian workforce
Recently separated veterans face some unique difficulties in the job search process during their transition to civilian careers....

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Do you want to be an effective leader?
Do you want to be an effective leader? A recent study found that a major reason employees will leave the company is when their manager...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Resume Bullet Points
Resume bullet points need to be accomplishment or benefit based. It is not enough to tell the reader simply “what you did” at a company...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Dress for Success!
Dress for Success! Excellent slide show on building a stylish and professional wardrobe suitable for job interviews and climbing the...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


How Michael Jordan Handled High Stress Situations
In high-stress situations, including job interviews, work projects, and championship games, nerves can thwart optimal performance....

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Excellent Analysis of Economic Indicators for June 2019
Excellent analysis of economic indicators for June 2019: By Kim W. Suchy, Optimum Investment Advisors. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eco...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


All Soft Skills Are Transferable, But Need To Be Proved
All soft skills are transferable. However, it is important to note that listing a soft skill on your resume or discussing a soft skill...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


The Salary Question & Final Salary Negotiation
By John Karras There are many strategies on this topic, but all job seekers should remember that when a company representative asks you...

John Karras
May 26, 20214 min read


Good Strategies to Effectively Answer Job Interview Questions
Make it about them, be brief and concise, strategically use stories, and talk about the future are good ways to answer job interview...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Body Language Mistakes Can Derail Your Career
Body language and non-verbal communication skills are important for all job seekers and people seeking to advance their career. This...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


How to answer the "Tell Me About Yourself" question in a job interview
Very good information and specific examples for the “Tell Me About Yourself” and similar open ended questions during a job interview....

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


College Degrees That Are Transferable To A Variety of Jobs & Career Opportunities
Establishing career direction is an important part of the job search process, but based on a LinkedIn report there are some college...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


The Importance of Soft Skills in Your Career Development
According to Dan Roth, LinkedIn’s editor-in-chief, when you talk to employers about the skills they are looking for in today’s hot job...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Job Search Strategies Webinar - Saturday 5-11-19 / 11:00 AM CT / Cost: Free
Some experts say that this could be the best job market ever! Learn more and register here: https://www.jobtransitions.net/upcoming-webin...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Job Search Strategies Webinar
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES WEBINAR - Saturday 5-11-19 / 11:00 AM CT Some experts say that this could be the best job market ever! Employers...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Interview Follow-Up Beyond the Thank You Note
Thank you notes are always required as part of the interview process, but what if you have already sent a thank you note and still have...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Good Advice on Preparing for a Behavioral Based Interview
Good Advice on Preparing for a Behavioral Based Interview. Notice the soft skills the company puts in the job description. Make sure you...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


The Summary section is the most important part of your resume
This article discusses the construction of a Professional Summary section of a resume. The Summary section is the most important part of...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Humorous, but excellent points on what not to do during your first day at a new job.
This article raises some humorous, but excellent points on what not to do during your first day at a new job. In my opinion, what you...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read


Guidelines To Follow When Answering The Salary Question In An Interview
The best advice the author makes in this article is to “handle the question” first. Handling the question should not be confused with...

John Karras
May 26, 20211 min read
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