Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

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Three times per week, No BS Job Search Advice Radio delivers job search advice that will help transform job hunting into something far better. Hosted by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, No BS Job Search Advice Radio is easy-to-implement advice that will help you find work much more easily. It has been called "The OG of job search podcasts" because it has been online continuously since November 2010.For much more, visit JobSearch. Community. You can also schedule coaching with Jeff Altman there or become an Insider

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

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Ep. 610 Could You Have Done Better in Your Last Job? 01.01.2017 6:29

Ep. 610. With this first show of 2017, Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers a way to turn this question into an opportunity to talk about your successes. This is the 1st in a series that he will be doing for the entire year about interviewing and answering tough interview questions. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you...

Happy New Year! The Plan for 2017 31.12.2016 4:26

Happy New Year from me to you and my plan for next year. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills needed to do a job. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunt...

Find Jobs Your LinkedIn Connections Can Refer You To 30.12.2016 4:41

Ep. 608 LinkedIn was originally started to help people be referred to jobs by people that you knew. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains where this function is on LinkedIn. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday....

Conducting a Postmortem Before You Start Your Job Search 29.12.2016 5:32

Ep. 607 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to review what happened at your previous job before you set out on a job search. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are differ...

The Simplest Résumé Hack 28.12.2016 5:55

Ep. 606 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers a all simple advice for writing a great resume using this hack. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the sk...

Managing a Bruised Ego 27.12.2016 6:52

Ep 605 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a few things you can do to manage a bruised ego, particularly if you are an executive. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are differ...

Signing a Non-Compete Agreement 26.12.2016 6:29

Ep. 604 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses his own experience with non-compete agreements and whether you should sign one. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different ye...

Merry Christmas/Happy Hannukah 25.12.2016 1:57

A short show of holiday cheer and announcement of my plans for next year Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills needed to do a job. Jeff Altman, T...

Instead of "Responsible for" 24.12.2016 5:04

EP 502Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers words you can use instead of "Responsible for" in your resume so that you don't bore the reader. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are...

Don't Forget . . . 23.12.2016 5:59

Ep 601 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to not forget to think about your retirement planning. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skil...

Increasing the Salary Offer | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 22.12.2016 9:06

Ep. 600 Here, Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses an easy to implement strategy for asking a firm to increase their salary offer to you so that you will accept it. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skil...

Hustle | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 21.12.2016 4:37

Ep. 599 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains why it is important to hustle in your job search, particularly if you have been out of work for a long time. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to...

Why Interviews Die | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 20.12.2016 6:58

Ep. 598 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains why interviews die and what you can do to avoid that from happening. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement...

Get Trained! | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 19.12.2016 5:33

Ep 597 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to invest in yourself by getting training on an ongoing basis. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement...

Believing the BS | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 18.12.2016 8:17

Ep 596 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter debunks one of the career myths we all act as though we believe. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills ne...

Recognizing the Signals And What to Do | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 17.12.2016 4:53

Ep 595 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to pay attention to the warning clouds and prepare for your search. He uses a metaphor to explain how to do it. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills n...

The Key to Superior Focus on Job Interviews | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 16.12.2016 4:46

Ep 594 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a technique for improving your focus on your next job interview. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the...

Don't Waste Peoples' Time | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 15.12.2016 4:12

Ep 593 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to not waste peoples' time when you submit your resume. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the ski...

How to SEO Your LinkedIn Profile | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 14.12.2016 8:05

EP 592 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to SEO your LinkedIn profile. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills needed to do a job. Jeff...

Finding the Firm That is Hiring | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 13.12.2016 9:10

Ep 591 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to find out the name of the company that is hiring for that job when the Recruiter drops the ball. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a...

An Underutilized Interview Tool for Job Hunters 12.12.2016 4:55

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a resource that more job hunters should be using. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills needed to do a...

Pre-Interview Research 11.12.2016 5:03

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses several ways to do pre-interview research so that you are well prepared for your interview. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are differen...

Remember Karma When You Job Hunt 10.12.2016 5:18

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the importance of being respectful and courteous with people that you meet while job hunting. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are differ...

The Hunt for a Stable Job 09.12.2016 6:11

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the mistake you are making if you are looking for a stable job. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills...

Becoming an Expert with LinkedIn Publishing 08.12.2016 5:05

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to use LinkedIn and its publishing/blogging platform. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills neede...