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Economic Indicators for July 2022: By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Group LLC
One interesting development in the News You Can Use section is the following: “A sea of societal, political, and economic change, and of...

John Karras
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Would you rather be the first or last person interviewed for a job?
As a job seeker, would you rather be the first or last candidate to be interviewed by the company? Perhaps you think somewhere in the...

John Karras
Jul 4, 20221 min read


How to Write a Thank You Note During the Job Interview Process
Follow-up thank you notes are a vital part of the job interview process. This article presents some excellent advice on what should be...

John Karras
Jun 22, 20221 min read


It is Never a Good Idea to Lie During the Job Search Process
Although you should represent your qualifications and skills in the most marketable way, it is not a good idea to lie about anything...

John Karras
Jun 14, 20221 min read


How to answer the "What Are Your Salary Expectations" During a Job Interview
This brief article reviews three strategies job seekers can use to answer the “What Are Your Salary Expectations” during the course of a...

John Karras
Jun 10, 20221 min read


How to answer the Tell Me About Yourself and similar open ended questions during an interview
Many job seekers hate this question, but it is the most candidate friendly question there possibly could be. Think about it. The...

John Karras
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Is it ever a good idea returning to a former company during a job search?
According to statistics in a survey conducted by Monster, a surprising number of people (at least to me) would consider returning to a...

John Karras
May 26, 20221 min read


10 categories that demonstrate your communication skills and how to display them on your resume
Almost all employer-related surveys will rate communication skills as one of the most important skills that companies look for when...

John Karras
May 23, 20221 min read


Change Your Career the Smart Way
As the author states, “If you’re going to change your career, do it right. This isn’t like buying a new pair of shoes—it’s a major life...

John Karras
May 19, 20221 min read


How to Construct a Bullet Point: By John Karras, President, Job Transitions, Inc.
Resumes need to be accomplishment or benefit based. It is not enough to tell the reader simply “what you did” at a company or in your...

John Karras
May 11, 20223 min read


How to display specific academic, professional, and volunteer projects on your resume
How to display specific academic, professional, and volunteer projects on your resume. This material can mean the difference between...

John Karras
May 6, 20221 min read


Essential Tips for Working From Home With Young Children: By Guest Blogger Julia Merrill
Essential Tips for Working From Home With Young Children For a long time, it was the norm for moms to stay at home and take care of the...

John Karras
May 1, 20223 min read


When to Ask for a Raise
It can be intimidating asking for a raise, but it can be essential in order to keep your career moving forward. Timing can be important....

John Karras
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Salary Negotiation Strategies
This brief article provides some good advice on negotiating a job offer. People have many different views on this part of the job search...

John Karras
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Job Search Strategy Podcast: How to Handle the Salary Question and Final Salary Negotiation
Job Search Strategy Podcast: In this episode, we discuss how to handle the salary question and final salary negotiation. Click below to...

John Karras
Apr 3, 20221 min read


Why the Profile or Professional Summary section is the most important part of your resume
In my opinion, they are basically the same thing. It is a brief review of your most marketable skills and experience. The beauty of this...

John Karras
Mar 24, 20221 min read


Tactics to Use When Negotiating with Jerks
This brief article provides some interesting tactics to use when negotiating with someone who is not dealing with you in good faith. ...

John Karras
Mar 17, 20221 min read


What are Personal Qualities and How to Market Them in a Job Search
This article reviews the procedure to identify and market what I like to call your “Personal Points of Marketability.” Many people would...

John Karras
Mar 12, 20221 min read


Women in STEM: 3 Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them: By Guest Blogger Julia Merrill
Women have made significant strides in the STEM field. While science, technology, engineering, and math used to be completely male...

John Karras
Mar 9, 20223 min read


Economic Indicators for March 2022. By Kim W. Suchy, CEO, Cornerstone Asset Management Group, LLC.
Economic Indicators for March 2022. It is still a friendly job market for all job seekers. Many companies are still struggling to find...

John Karras
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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