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

Episodes

What Makes a Good Resume? 22.12.2023 5:43

EP 2814 This is the last show of 2023. I answer another question from someone and expressly layout what makes a good resume to a hiring manager. 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...

How Do You Answer "Why Do You Want to Work for Us?" 21.12.2023 3:19

EP 2813 I love this question so much because it is easy to snow people with your answer. 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 advic...

Who Could Be Viewing My LinkedIn Profile on a Weekend Night? 20.12.2023 3:35

EP 2812 There are a few broad categories of people who may be looking at 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 reso...

How Do You Get Noticed by Executive Search Firms? 19.12.2023 3:26

EP 2811 Let me answer but I'll also say if you are asking the question, you aren't suitable for executive search firms. 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 bett...

Why Do Companies Advertising on Indeed and Elsewhere Have You Do Assessments? 18.12.2023 3:46

EP 2810 I think the reasons make sense . . .for them. 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....

Recession-Proofing Your Career: It’s Bigger Than Saving Your Job 17.12.2023 0:57

EP 2809 Most people think of recession-proofing your career as saving your job. It's bigger than that. 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...

Recession-Proofing Your Career: Managing People vs Doing Stuff 16.12.2023 0:54

EP 2808 Which group is more at risk of job loss--managers or staff? 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 wor...

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Phone Interviews for Job Hunters and Employers? 15.12.2023 4:10

EP 2807 Let me lay them out for 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 resolving workplace issues. He is the host...

Why Do Some Jobs Require a Cover Letter? 14.12.2023 3:28

EP 2806 It's actually pretty easy to understand if you put yourself in their shoes. 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...

Why Do Companies Look at Job Gaps As a Warning? 13.12.2023 3:32

EP 2805 This is how THEY think. I'm not agreeing. It's how they look at it and what you should 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...

Why Would They Have Me Handwrite My Application? 12.12.2023 3:51

EP 2804 A bizarre situation where someone was put in a room to handwrite their application even though they delivered a wordprocessed one. 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 l...

How Do You Convince a Hiring Manager You'd Be a Good Choice Even As An Out of State Hire? 11.12.2023 4:17

EP 2803 Ah! A classic worry! There really is one way 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' careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplac...

The Dangerous Thought That Will Sabotage Your Job Search 10.12.2023 0:57

EP 2802 People get into trouble when they start thinking this way. No good comes out of 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 ad...

The Easiest Way to Start Networking 09.12.2023 0:50

EP 2801 You know that networking is the most effective way to find a job but don't have a lot of time. What's the easiest way to start networking? 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...

Why Is It Hard to Find a Job Without Connections? 08.12.2023 3:27

EP 2800 The first job search podcast in Apple Podcasts to reach episode 2800. Today's is one where I explain why connections to employers are important. 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 effective...

How Important Is It for Your Titles to Be Completely Accurate? 07.12.2023 2:22

EP 2799 Really? There is one circumstance where it makes sense to where it makes sense to change titles. 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 Are Good Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview for a Sales Position? 06.12.2023 2:40

EP 2798 I think my answer is a good one that can be applied, not just to sales roles, but to any firm. 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...

What Is The Best Way to Answer, "Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Job?" 05.12.2023 2:52

EP 2797 I'm surprised that this is a question someone wants an answer to but, heah, that's what I'm here for. 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, ca...

What Should I Do If The Recruiter Isn't Getting Back to Me? 04.12.2023 2:31

EP 2796 When I worked in search, this is how I handled it when my corporate clients or people like you didn't get back to me. It worked a lot! 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, managi...

Making Eye Contact on Camera 03.12.2023 0:15

EP 2795 Making eye contact during a video interview is very important! 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...

Spray and Pray 02.12.2023 0:44

EP 2794 Too many people make this mistake and wonder why they don't get results. 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 ab...

Will You Commit to Staying With Us for 2 Years? 01.12.2023 4:25

EP 2793 How would you handle a question in a job interview where you are asked if you will verbally pledge, that if hired, you will not leave the job for a competitor for at least 2 years, regardless of how attractive an offer you might receive? 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 i...

Why Don't Recruiters Get Back to Me?? 30.11.2023 2:49

EP 2792 I know how disappointing it is but most of the time, it's for this reason. 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...

I'm Doing Better on Interviews But Not Being Invited Back 29.11.2023 3:09

EP 2791 After every job interview, I do a self-assessment and realize that I did better than the previous interview. Why am I not hearing back from any of the interviewers after my job 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 i...

Is It OK To Cancel an Interview If I Don't Think I'm Qualified? 28.11.2023 4:55

EP 2790 Are you sure you aren't qualified? 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...