No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

EP 2398 As I speak to groups around the country, older professionals are telling me about a problem they have--many of the people they're networking with are aging out of the workforce and they don't have an active network any more. What do I do? SUPPORTERS: TopResumes , Jobscan and GreenGeeks (webhosting) ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worke...

EP 2397 The full question is, "If we ever got into a bind with a client, would you be willing to tell a little white lie to help us out?" 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview coaching....

EP 2396 Few people like to network but the skill to do is cultivated over time. Here's what to do and how to get better at it. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview coaching. He is the...

EP 2395 Unfortunately, fear raises its ugly head just when you need to put it away. In the video, I refer to another video of mine, " The Easiest Way to Negotiate a Higher Salary "  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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job searc...

EP 2394 Particularly if you are a recent graduate who has included political activism on your resume, you need to make a conscious choice about including it based upon research. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coachin...

EP 2393 There are so many mistakes people make when negotiating their compensation. This one sets the tone for your failures. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview coaching. He is the h...

EP 2392 Whether you are trying to make a career change or job change, informational interviews can help you a lot. This is how to approach them. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview co...

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EP 2391 Whether you are an executive or a member of staff, too many of you make these mistakes. My guest, Carol Kaemmerer, is the author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive . She and I share our experiences of mistakes people make too often. 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. His work i...

EP 2390 Getting an offer from a startup isn't just about getting a good salary or bonus. It is also about your options and stock awards, too. Here are a few things to zero in on. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coachi...

EP 2389 That manager sitting opposite you who's trying to decide whether to hire you is not your friend and is withholding information that will affect whether you will enjoy working there. It's one of the reasons why 30% of new hires quit within 6 months of joining. Here's what to ask to avoid stepping into deep doo-doo. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a...

EP 2388 I've received an offer and it is a little too low. How many times can we go back and forth on it? 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview coaching. He is the host of “No BS Job Se...

EP 2387 People always tell you to research salary and your value but no one tells you how to do it. In this video, I'll mention a few of the sites where you can do it and tell you about one I think does a better job of it. SUPPORTERS: TopResumes and GreatResumesFast are two services I recommend if you need a resume written ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is...

EP 2386 There are words we use that disempower us and words that make us appear confident in our work, especially in interviews. My guest, Tracy Hooper is the author of " The NEW Hello: WHAT TO SAY WHAT TO DO IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK "  and her newest book, "The Now Hello: What to Say | What to Do In the World of Work."  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hu...

EP 2385 I have an offer I don't want to lose but I'm interviewing with this other company I am really interested in. How do I stall the first firm so I can finish interviewing with the second one? 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive...

EP 2384 Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President of The Society of Human Resources Management, provides an answer for how to handle this situation. Frankly, I was surprised and think you will be, too. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job...

EP 2383 Whether you are interviewing with a large firm, a startup or a small to mid-sized company, it is important to do research for your interview. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and intervi...

EP 2382 I constantly work and re-work many scenarios to improve them. This is one that I believe will help you answer behavioral interview questions. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and intervi...

EP 2381 There's a lot you've learned in school and one thing most of you think you know that you don't is how the job market works. My guest, Steven Rothberg of CollegeRecruiter.com and I discuss a veritable Top 10 List of them to keep you from shooting yourself in the foot. SUPPORTERS: Use the weekend to get ready for interviews. Visit www. TheBigGameHunter.us/courses  and order one of the g...

EP 2380 You don't want to wait until you're about to get an offer to prepare your references. You want to actually determine who your references will be and prepare them for answering questions early in your search. These are a few questions to prepare them for. 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 hund...

EP 2379 Assuming you don't need to go back to school to deal with a knowledge gap, this video will layout how to approach looking for a job in a new field or industry. SUPPORTERS: Jobscan  (how does your resume match up with the job description?), FlexJobs (jobs with flexible hours or circumstances) and Edureka (get certified in newer technology) ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Al...

EP 2378 This is a question that lets you separate yourself from all the beaten-down people firms interview . . . if you understand how to answer. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview c...

EP 2377 I don't care if you are a junior person or senior, one day it will happen. Here's how to respond gracefully. 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview coaching. He is the host of “N...

EP 2376 Getting your resume through the applicant tracking system is one of the skills people struggle with. My guest, Michael Yinger of ResumeSieve.com and I discuss how an ATS works, particularly resume ranking which helps determine whether you will be contacted, and how to make your resume and the ATS fall in love. SUPPORTERS: Use the weekend to get ready for interviews. Visit www. TheBigGameHu...

EP 2375 I need to plan my day and want to know how long it will be. SUPPORTERS: Edureka (tech training and certifications), Skillshare (Netflix for courses), my course, " Final Interview Preparation ," and " The Top 10 Questions to Prepare for on Any Interview " 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 hund...