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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What Does The Recruiter Mean When They Say This? 01.11.2023 3:50

EP 2767 The recruiter said, "Good news, we are looking at an offer for you by the end of the week. Stay tuned!" What does this mean? 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 a...

Scary Things Job Hunters Do 31.10.2023 11:38

EP 2766 From the archives. A Halloween edition both video and audio of scary things job hunters do that cost them jobs. 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, care...

Simplify Your Job Search Because Less is Often More 30.10.2023 5:04

EP 2765 I find many people work too hard when job hunting. Here are reasons why less is more may lead to success for you. People love my video courses about job search , particularly "The Ultimate Job Interview Framework." You can rent or buy any of 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...

How Long Should I Wait After a Second Interview to Follow Up? 30.10.2023 3:54

EP 2765 A tactical mistake put this person in an awkward spot. I explain what they should have done (and what you should do) as well as what they should do now. 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 effec...

Photos on Your Resume 29.10.2023 0:15

EP 2764 From time to time, I see pictures of people on their resumes. 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 Would You Answer If They Wanted to Know What You Don't Like About Your Job? 28.10.2023 1:04

EP 2763 A quick weekend edition with an answer to a tough interview question. 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 res...

How Do Recruiters Pick People to Reach Out To? 27.10.2023 4:39

EP 2762 I'm curious how it happens. 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 ho...

Would I Get Caught If I Faked My Salary Documents? 26.10.2023 4:35

EP 2761 Someone lied on their application and now the firm wants 3 years of wage data before making an offer! 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 transit...

I Have Someone's Email Address to Network With. What Do I Write? 25.10.2023 4:30

EP 2760 I don't want to scare them off. 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...

What Are 10 Things Recruiters Know That You May Not Know 24.10.2023 6:41

EP 2708 Whether you are looking for a C-suite role or something on staff, here are 10 things that recruiters know that you should know (or remember). Do you have questions or want advice about your job search? Schedule a Trusted Advisor session with me. 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...

I Can't Find Anyone Who Can Help Me Relocate for a Job in the Northeast 24.10.2023 6:51

EP 2759 My last job was moved to the northwest US and I was not willing to travel. It has only been 40 days but I am going stir crazy. I ideally want to end up in the Northeast, but I can only find agencies that are just looking to fill a hole. Any advice? 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 ma...

Why Do So Many New Hires Get Let Go at Around the 90 Day Mark? 23.10.2023 3:25

EP 2758 There is logic behind deciding to let someone go at about the 90 day mark. 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 abou...

Why Marketing Is the Key to a Successful Job Search 22.10.2023 1:49

EP 2705 @Marty Gilbert runs NorthShore Executive Networking Group. In this podcast, he (or at least the AI voice) explains how to construct a marketing campaign for your job search. 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 sear...

How Do You Cope With Constant Job Rejection? 22.10.2023 0:36

EP 2757 The answer is very simple. 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 of...

Look At When the Job Was Posted 21.10.2023 0:36

EP 2703 This is more important than knowing what is the best day of the week to apply. The quote is from @Mark Anthony Dyson 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,...

Try This to Get Job Leads 20.10.2023 4:03

EP 2702 People spend too much time chasing job ads and should be doing more of this. With kudos to @Paul Cecala, a NJ-based career coach. He originally wrote, "Try this reverse engineering tactic to find target companies - go to your network and explain the type of role/company/company culture you're looking for. See what they say and research those companies! They know you best and might...

How Would You Answer This Interview Question? 20.10.2023 5:11

EP 2755 If you get hired, what is the guarantee you will still work with us if you get a higher salary offer from another company? 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 b...

Turning Down an Offer and Getting More Money 19.10.2023 5:25

EP 2755 A funny thing happened to someone I coached. She turned down an offer and wound up with more money. People love my video courses about job search , particularly "The Ultimate Job Interview Framework." You can rent or buy any of 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 th...

Questions About LinkedIn, Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters 19.10.2023 6:25

EP 2754 Does anyone get any real value out of their LinkedIn profiles? How good is the idea to customize the resume for each job application and what effect does a cover letter make? 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 sea...

I Accepted an Offer from a Firm and Now Their Recruiter is Snooping on Me 18.10.2023 5:07

EP 2753 How should I handle a recruiter who offered me a job, and then monitors my job search profile and questions me about being active during my notice period? 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 eff...

They Rescinded My Offer! 17.10.2023 5:07

EP 2752 A person wrote to me lamenting that their offer was rescinded. They wanted to know what I thought. 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...

Are There Recruiters Who Do Search Paid By Job Applicants 16.10.2023 6:59

EP 2751 Someone asked me whether there are recruiters who work for job hunters and are willing to be paid after the job hunter is working. My answer is pretty simple 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...

What Careers Should My Son/Daughter Pursue in the Age of AI? 15.10.2023 0:55

EP 2750 This is some of my current thinking about what will serve 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...

The Top High-Paying Jobs in 2023 14.10.2023 0:34

EP 2749 What are the top high-paying jobs this year that don't require you to change careers and become a surgeon? 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, caree...

Never Do or Say These Things in an Interview 13.10.2023 10:22

EP 2748 Ah! The things people do and say on interviews that prove costly and result in you interviewing longer than you should. 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...