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Questions to ask the company during an interview
Very good and to the point strategies on questions you should ask the company during the interview process. I would add just one point. ...

John Karras
May 6, 20241 min read


When should you follow-up on a job interview?
Following-up on an interview is a very important part of the job search process. One of the questions every job seeker should ask during...

John Karras
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Do people actually admire rudeness and corruption in the workplace?
Do people actually admire rudeness and corruption in the workplace? Have you ever experienced jerks being rewarded by leadership to the...

John Karras
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Accepting a job offer for the wrong reasons can be hazardous to your career
Congratulations! You got the job offer. Now you need to decide if you should accept the offer. Are you accepting the offer solely because...

John Karras
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Common Job Interview Questions
Nice mix of traditional and behavioral based interview questions with some very good advice on how to respond. Looking 🔎 for a new job...

John Karras
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Why finding a job is more difficult now
In this current economic environment and tight job market for professional-level jobs, companies are now requiring job seekers to go...

John Karras
Mar 1, 20241 min read


"Destructive Criticism" can ruin careers and/or personal relationships
Have you ever received “destructive criticism” at work or in your personal life? This type of criticism is designed to be hurtful and...

John Karras
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Communication Skills: Performing vs. Actually Connecting With People
If you want to make a good impression with people you might not know very well, such as participating in a networking event or industry...

John Karras
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Effective Followers
I’m sure you’ve seen many articles about Leadership and Followers on LinkedIn and other media. Sometimes, the term Follower has negative...

John Karras
Feb 19, 20241 min read


How to use a job description to your advantage during a job search
Complete comprehension of a job description can lower the number of applications you need to submit, increase your chances of securing...

John Karras
Feb 16, 20241 min read


Motivation Styles
Even more interesting is which motivation style applies to you? Looking 🔎 for a new job or to transition your #career? Get a free resume...

John Karras
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Stress Relief
Have you ever had a day when everything seems to be going wrong? Here are some simple steps you can take to relieve daily stress. ...

John Karras
Dec 16, 20231 min read


Not hearing back from a potential employer?
Not hearing back from a potential employer is a frustrating experience. However, there are some follow-up strategies, especially after an...

John Karras
Dec 12, 20231 min read


How to improve your negotiation skills whether your job searching or not
In-depth and valuable information on how to improve your negotiation skills whether your job searching or not. Life can be a continuous...

John Karras
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Good advice on how to avoid getting your resume screened out by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). My advice is to use key words in some...

John Karras
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Are you familiar with the term Elevator Pitch?
Are you familiar with the term Elevator Pitch? Do you have one prepared for an upcoming job search? If not, it would be a very good...

John Karras
Nov 26, 20231 min read


What to do if offered a promotion without an increase in compensation
Have you ever been offered a promotion without a corresponding pay raise? Perhaps it was not even a job title promotion, but simply being...

John Karras
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Deep Dive into Problem-Solving Skills
Many employer surveys identify problem-solving as the number one skill they’re looking for when recruiting for an open position. This...

John Karras
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Should you accept a job you really don’t want?
The very first step in the job search process should be to establish a formal critique or check list on the material you will be using to...

John Karras
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Interview Preparation
Good preparation not only for the most common interview questions, but many other questions as well. (short video)....

John Karras
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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