Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

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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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Do Mock Interviews Work? 30.01.2024 3:39

EP 2836 Are you wondering whether the investment of time is worth it? ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving w...

What Should I Do If My Resume Isn't Generating Any Interviews? 29.01.2024 2:34

EP 2835 This is a pretty common issue people have. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplace issues. H...

What Recruiters Know That You Don’t: Be Prepared to Risk Everything 28.01.2024 0:58

EP 2834 This is among the things that recruiters know that most people don't. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about...

How to Get More Interviews: Are There Multiple Positions Open Like This? 27.01.2024 0:58

EP 2833 A quick weekend show about how to get more interviews. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplac...

Should I Admit I Was Fired? 26.01.2024 4:42

EP 2832 Someone made a terrible mistake and now faces job applications that ask whether they have ever been fired. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career tr...

I'm Starting Monday with a Company and Interviewing for Another Position With the Same Company! 25.01.2024 4:12

EP 2831 I'm starting at a local level but am interviewing with corporate. I'd prefer headquarters. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition...

I Accepted an Offer But May Be Getting Another Offer That I'd Prefer. What Do I Do? 24.01.2024 8:06

EP 2830 Although this is an intern asking the question, the truth is my answer applies to anyone who is in this situation. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, c...

Is It OK To Remove an Employer from My Resume? 23.01.2024 5:47

EP 2829 I love when someone wants me to be their parent and tell them what to do like this person does. It's OK to ask me questions but you know the answer. Let me instead give you the consequences of a decision to do it. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' caree...

Does Not Having a LinkedIn Profile Make Me Unhireable? 22.01.2024 4:00

EP 2828 Why wouldn't someone have a LinkedIn profile anymore? This person doesn't have one and wants to know if it will hurt them professionally. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively,...

Always Turndown a Counteroffer—What I Think 21.01.2024 0:45

EP 2827 Someone posted a message on LinkedIn that was universally affirmed--always turndown a counteroffer. But should you? This is what I think. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managin...

Your Career 20.01.2024 0:05

EP 2827 Kevin Kermes shared a simple statement on LinkedIn worth sharing. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolvi...

Why Is It Important For You to Follow Up? 19.01.2024 4:20

EP 2826 There is a typical answer and a REAL answer. Let me get real with you. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about re...

Why Am I Scared to Go to My Job Interview? 18.01.2024 4:48

EP 2825 I feel sad when I receive questions from people like this. Here's what to do. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advi...

I Accepted a Job Offer But May Be Offered a Better Job Elsewhere! 17.01.2024 5:02

EP 2880 The question is from a less experienced person but the way I construct the answer applies to people at all levels of experience. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and lea...

Should I Accept an Improved Offer From a Company I Resigned From a Few Years Ago? 17.01.2024 3:20

EP 2825 I am always puzzled by questions like this. Let me answer how simple it is to solve the problem. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition,...

How Should I Indicate In My Resume That I've Held Multiple Roles at the Same Company 16.01.2024 3:55

EP 2823 I used to have to deal with this A LOT when I did recruiting. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving w...

How Do You Answer the Question Where They Want You to Rate Yourself on a 1-10 Scale? 15.01.2024 4:05

EP 2822 People make a mistake answering this one. Let me explain how you should do it. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice...

What Recruiters Know That You Don’t: They Are Going to Backchannel Reference Check 14.01.2024 0:57

EP 2821 What most people don't know that recruiters know is that they may not care about the references you give them because they have their own ways of checking. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring mor...

What is an Informational Interview? 13.01.2024 0:30

EP 2820 "I've heard of informational interviews," someone said. "What are they?" ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition,...

What's Preventing Employers from Finding Your Resume, Cover Letter, and Work Samples Online 12.01.2024 3:09

EP 2819 I love questions like this because they reflect the fear people have of being found out. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well...

How Do You Apply for Jobs You're Overqualified For? 11.01.2024 3:19

EP 2818 People hire me for No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because I make finding work and succeeding in it much easier. That's what you get today. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hirin...

Why Doesn't LinkedIn Rank Recruiters? 10.01.2024 2:56

EP 2817 Good question that is far more complicated than you think. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving work...

I've Sent Out 1000 Resumes and Have No Interviews. What Can I Do? 09.01.2024 3:31

EP 2816 I find this absolutely amazing. This is what you can do. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workpl...

I'm Back With Ask Me Anything About Job Search No BS Style 08.01.2024 6:52

EP 2815 Today, I tackle 3 questions: A potential new employer asked me to send PDFs of work from my company that won't be launched for another two weeks. I don't want to potentially lose my job, but I don't want to jeopardize this new opportunity either. What should I do? I was interviewed last week and they told me that they will give me a feedback for my interview on Monday. However,...

The Show Returns on Monday, January 8, 2024 02.01.2024 1:35

Here's what you can do in the meantime. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplace issues. He is th...