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Have you ever had to deal with a lazy co-worker?
Have you ever had to deal with a lazy co-worker? Just because someone is not working at the same pace as you doesn’t mean they’re lazy,...

John Karras
Aug 23, 20191 min read


Can you be overqualified for a job?
Can you be overqualified for a job? Very helpful advice for more advanced professionals looking to change jobs. There are also some...

John Karras
Aug 21, 20191 min read


Data shows that job seekers’ resumes are not effectively communicating appropriate soft skills
Data shows that job seekers’ resumes are not effectively communicating enough and/or the appropriate soft skills to be successful in...

John Karras
Aug 20, 20191 min read


Excellent Video on Improving Your Job Interview Skills
This entertaining and informative video will help any job seeker drastically improve their interview performance. The facilitator does a...

John Karras
Aug 16, 20191 min read


Comprehensive site with a wealth of information for developing an effective job search strategy
Comprehensive site with a wealth of information including helpful links and short videos for job seekers trying to develop an effective...

John Karras
Aug 14, 20191 min read


Better Pay Is Not The Only Way To Keep Employees
Better pay is not the only way to keep employees. Employers need to be more creative and proactive in retaining talent. On the other...

John Karras
Aug 13, 20191 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
Aug 9, 20191 min read


Excellent analysis of economic indicators for August 2019: By Kim Suchy, Optimum Investment Advisors
Excellent analysis of economic indicators for August 2019: By Kim W. Suchy, Optimum Investment Advisors https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/e...

John Karras
Aug 2, 20191 min read


Multiple states now do not allow companies to ask about a job seeker’s salary history
This law is becoming more widespread as multiple states now do not allow companies to ask about a job seeker’s salary history, and the...

John Karras
Aug 1, 20191 min read


Words and phrases that make you unlikable, defensive, and confrontational. Some might surprise you.
These words and phrases, along with improper tone of voice and body language all contribute to making yourself unlikable, defensive, and...

John Karras
Jul 30, 20191 min read


How to Handle the “Tell Me About Yourself” and similar Open-Ended Questions during a Job Interview
The “Tell Me About Yourself” or similar open-ended questions are the type of questions job seekers should hope to get asked during an...

John Karras
Jul 29, 20191 min read


Surviving the Phone Interview
by Elizabeth Herrera As if it isn’t hard enough to read through the employer’s poker face during a face-to-face job interview, a phone...

John Karras
Jul 26, 20194 min read


It is always a good idea to keep your resume up-to-date as the job market continues to improve
It is always a good idea to keep your resume up-to-date as the job market continues to improve. This is a good time to enter the job...

John Karras
Jul 17, 20191 min read


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

John Karras
Jul 16, 20191 min read


The Job Offer Process
Excellent article and extensive information on how to navigate through the job offer process. Need additional assistance? Please consider...

John Karras
Jul 11, 20191 min read


Some Humorous Job Interview Tweets
Some humorous job interview tweets. Kind of funny, but there ARE lessons to be learned! Need additional assistance? Please consider...

John Karras
Jul 10, 20191 min read


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
Jul 8, 20191 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
Jun 21, 20191 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
Jun 13, 20191 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
Jun 12, 20191 min read
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