No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

EP 2519: How do you answer this tough interview question for managers that will help you create a favorable impression with an interviewer? SUPPORTERS: Schedule a session with me https://thebiggamehunter.us/session AND Jobscan https://thebiggamehunter.us/scan Let their system determine changes you need to make to your resume so you get an invitation for an interview. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAM...

EP 2518 After they ask you about your weaknesses, or, at the end of the interview when they ask you if you have any questions, ask this question. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare: TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare (like Netflix for courses) AND the Final Interview Preparation course https://thebiggamehunter.us/final ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide...

EP 2517 Ageism exists AND there are things you can do to minimize its impact in getting interviews and more. This is a link to the interview I did about writing resumes for the federal government: https://wp.me/p4aIk1-ixl ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred years. He is hired to provide No BS C...

EP 2516 The last minute 'I have another offer' is a tactic that works very well, particularly with contingency recruiting firms to get an employer to up the money. SUPPORTERS: TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes AND an article I wrote about setting yourself up for success in the new year, https://thebiggamehunter.us/5easy  At least do the first one! ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GA...

2515 It doesn't matter where you are in your career. This is a common networking mistake. SUPPORTERS: Do you need help with your career? Schedule a free discovery call at my website to see if we click. AND If you aren't sure your resume is good enough, let me critique it. https://thebiggamehunter.us/critique ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who wor...

EP 2514 Ageism obviously exists. Here are a few easy ways to deal with it on interviews. SUPPORTERS: CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career Hate your career? Order the paid version, answer 60 questions and get recommendations of careers that fit you AND order my video course about Informational Interviews https://thebiggamehunter.us/informational and get great advice and ideas from people...

EP 2513 How does an ATS work? How do you get your resume through the applicant tracking system? Let me explain. SUPPORTERS: Grammarly https://thebiggamehunter.us/grammarly Even the free Chrome extension will improve your writing A LOT AND The Ultimate Job Interview Framework video course https://thebiggamehunter.us/Interviews Stop interviewing like an amateur and missing opportunities you should b...

EP 2512 Asking for pay stubs can only be asked in certain parts of the United States. Let me explain why they ask for them and how you should respond. SUPPORTERS: Visit my website, TheBigGameHunter.us , to schedule time for a paid coaching session, find out about my video courses, books and guides, and the blog with a lot of content to help you ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, T...

EP 2511 I don't think this question will be that hard for most of you but it is important to be convincing as you talk about what you learned from this. SUPPORTERS: TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes (get a great resume or resume re-write inexpensively) AND Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare (like Netflix for courses) ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Bi...

EP 2510 Today is the 12th anniversary of No BS Job Search Advice Radio. Thus, I am completing a 2 Part series that began with Episode 2500 about the Top 10 Lessons from the show.  SUPPORTERS: Visit my website, TheBigGameHunter.us with much more to help you ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundr...

EP 2509 If you want to be seen as one of the pack, you can present yourself like everyone else. My guest, Stever Robbins and I talk about creating high-value stories that elevate you from your competition. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare (It's like Netflix for courses) has great options for courses in your professional and personal life for one low price monthly AND my final...

EP 2508 Disagreements will occur among C suite professionals, just as they do at a staff level. How you resolve them is the focus of this question. SUPPORTERS: Schedule a coaching session with me. I will discount 1 hour of time to $250 for my listeners. Just put PODCAST in the field where you tell me what you want to speak about. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hun...

EP 2507 What does your ideal culture and work environment look like? How do you contribute to building that ideal environment?  This is a tough interview question that will be asked of those of you at a managerial level and above. Please do not give one of those dull boring answers. Instead, answer something like this. please skip the 1st minute. it didn't record. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare: TheB...

EP 2506 This is another tough interview question that someone at a manager level or above might be asked. SUPPORTERS: CareerFitter TheBigGameHunter.us/career Order the paid version, answer 60 questions and receive recommendations of careers that suit you. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred yea...

EP 2505 One of the realities of being a manager, a director, a VP or a leader in an organization is that periodically you have to deal with performance issues. Here are a few talking points to hit if you were asked the question about how you'd approach an employee about a performance issue.   In the video, I mentioned a SHRM post about this issue. You can read the article here.  SUP...

EP 2504 This interview with Stuart McCalla of Evolution was a thoughtful conversation about many different emotional subjects related to job search starting with resilience. SUPPORTERS: Visit www. TheBigGameHunter.us to schedule a paid coaching session, to search the blog that has thousands of pieces of advice, and find out about my courses, books, and guides. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTE...

EP 2503 Starting with a story of my own about an informal conversation with my boss where I shot myself in the foot, let's talk about preparing for an informal interview. SUPPORTERS: CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career Order the paid version, answer 60 questions and receive recommendations for new careers) AND let me critique your resume and LinkedIn profile https://thebiggamehunter.us...

EP 2502 What makes the answer to this question so easy is that for 99% of people this is going to be completely true! SUPPORTERS: Skillshare www. TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare (like Netflix for courses) AND Grammarly https://thebiggamehunter.us/grammarly  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundr...

EP 2501 There are a million things that go into being an effective manager or leader of a team. As a matter of fact, saying that is how you start answering the question. SUPPORTERS: M y courses www. TheBigGameHunter.us/courses ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred years. He is hired to provide No...

EP 2500 of the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search. No show is close to this one. Today is Part 1 of the top 10 lessons from the show. Part 2 will be released on or about November 20 which is the 12th anniversary of the show. SUPPORTERS: TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes   ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as...

EP 2499 I think of this as a tough interview question for managers that offers you an opportunity to demonstrate how you manage and how you lead. SUPPORTERS: Visit my website, w ww. TheBigGameHunter.us to schedule time for a free discovery call to decide whether you might like to hire me, schedule a paid coaching session, find out about my courses, books and guides. The blog has thousands of searc...

EP 2498 Look for these four warning signs when you read a job ad you're thinking of applying. SUPPORTERS: GreenGeeks https://thebiggamehunter.us/greengeeks If you aren't happy with your web hosting service, this is the one I use AND CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career Order order the premium version, answer 60 questions and receive recommendations of alternative careers to consider and...

EP 2497 This interview question can be asked of people at any level but will usually be directed at a manager level and above. There is a typical answer and I add a twist to it. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare (like Netflix for courses) AND Grammarly https://thebiggamehunter.us/grammarly The free Google Chrome extension will help your writing ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME H...

EP 2496 How do you respond when your manager or boss finds out you're looking for another job? It isn't by insulting their intelligence and denying it. Here's how. SUPPORTERS: My courses www. TheBigGameHunter.us/courses will help you interview like an allstar AND resume and LinkedIn profile critiques www. TheBigGameHunter.us/critiques If you aren;t getting interviews, maybe the problem is your res...

EP 2495 Here is another example of what recruiters know that you don't-- your personality really does matter. SUPPORTERS: TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes (get a better resume than the one you'd write for yourself so you get in the door) ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred year...