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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Should I Confirm My Interview? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 30.03.2022 2:40

EP 2349 A simple question with a No BS answer from me. SUPPORTERS: Jobscan (compare your resume to a job description& see how it can be improved), ( TopResumes (an inexpensive resume writing service), Edureka (become certified in newer tech), and Careerfitter (purchase the premium version and receive career recommendations). ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunt...

Preparing Your References | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 29.03.2022 5:02

EP 2348 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. SUPPORTERS: A good use of your time would be watching one or more of my courses . ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The...

Transitioning to Another Field or Industry | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 28.03.2022 5:19

EP 2347 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: A good use of your time would be watching one or more of my 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. Hi...

Tough Interview Questions: What Are Your Hobbies? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 25.03.2022 3:39

EP 2346 This is a question that lets you separate yourself from all the beaten-down people firms interview . . . if you understand how to answer. SUPPORTERS: A good use of your time would be watching one or more of my 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. His work involves career...

The Right Way to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 24.03.2022 39:40

EP 2345 Until someone comes up with a better way, interviews are how firms evaluate people. My guest, Christine Campbell and I, discuss things people do wrong and how to respond to behavioral interview questions. SUPPORTERS: A good use of your time would be watching one or more of my courses . ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recrui...

Interviewing for a Temp or Contract Assignments | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 23.03.2022 23:43

EP 2344 If you've never #interviewed for a #temp or #contractassignment, this show is for you! This is Part 2 of my interview with Thea Kelley, a job search and interview coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area and serving job seekers nationwide. Her book, the Amazon best-seller Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tT0KuY), was hailed as "Ex...

What Do I Do If I Don't Know the Answer or Have a Brain Cramp in an Interview? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 22.03.2022 5:25

EP 2343 I don't care if you are a junior person or senior, one day it will happen. Here's how to respond gracefully. SUPPORTERS: Jobscan (compare your resume to a job description& see how it can be improved), ( TopResumes (an inexpensive resume writing service), Edureka (become certified in newer tech), and Careerfitter (purchase the premium version and receive career recommendations). ABOUT J...

I Can't Sleep & Have a Big Interview Tomorrow | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 21.03.2022 4:20

EP 2342 I’ve got a job interview tomorrow and I can’t sleep. How do you calm your mind down the night prior to something major/semi-major and get a good night’s rest? SUPPORTERS: A good use of your time would be watching one or more of my 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. His...

Executive Resume Mistakes | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 18.03.2022 6:12

EP 2341: Executive resumes, C level resumes, have their own brands of mistakes. Here are seven. SUPPORTERS: A good use of your time this weekend would be watching one or more of my 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. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job s...

Myths About Video Interviews | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 17.03.2022 28:27

EP 2340 People often have goofy ideas about video interviews and how to prepare for them. This is Part 1 of my interview with Thea Kelley, a job search and interview coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area and serving job seekers nationwide. Her book, the Amazon best-seller Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tT0KuY), was hailed as "Excelle...

Have Recruiters Help You Prepare for Video Interviews | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 16.03.2022 6:16

EP 2339 I know many of you dislike working with recruiters. However, the good ones can be very valuable helping you getting ready for video interviews. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare (like Netflix for courses),  FlexJobs (flexible work around the US), Grammarly (download the Chrome extension. It will help your writing) and Repurpose (repurpose Social media content to many platforms cheaply) ABOUT JEF...

Here's a Fun Curveball Question! | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 15.03.2022 4:24

EP 2338 I love curveball interview questions! This is one that might be asked of someone less experienced. HINT: It doesn't matter how many tabs you keep open. SUPPORTERS: Jobscan (compare your resume to a job description& see how it can be improved),  ( TopResumes (an inexpensive resume writing service), Edureka (become certified in newer tech), and Careerfitter (purchase the premium ver...

Cut the Line Where You Can | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 14.03.2022 5:03

EP 2337 Too often, job hunters at all levels take the lazy route to finding a job and get the same predictable results. SUPPORTERS: Job search like a pro, not an amateur, Order 1 or more of my video courses: The Ultimate Job Interview Framework , Final Interview Preparation , Salary Negotiation Mistakes  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who wo...

A Tool for Finding Email Addresses for Informational Interviews and Resume Follow-Ups | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 11.03.2022 3:17

EP 2336 Sometimes, you need to follow up on a resume submission or connect with someone you don't know for informational interviews. This tool makes it easy. SUPPORTERS: Job search like a pro, not an amateur, Order 1 or more of my video courses: The Ultimate Job Interview Framework , Final Interview Preparation , Salary Negotiation Mistakes  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman,...

What Your Voice Mail Says About You | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 10.03.2022 4:08

EP 2335 There's a story making the rounds on TikTok about how a voicemail message cost a young woman interviews. You may have to make a conscious decision about your voicemail, too. SUPPORTERS: Freelancer and Fiverr (find freelance work| hire freelancers), TopResumes (don't have an amateur resume. have a pro do it) and Incorporate (if you are going to be self-employed, incorporate yourself) ABOUT...

Moms Returning to Work in The Trades | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 09.03.2022 34:11

EP 2334 Many people have assumptions about what Jobs for Moms look like, especially when they return to the workplace. Ariana Dugan and I have a great conversation about this. SUPPORTERS : Skillshare (like Netflix for courses),  FlexJobs (flexible work around the US), Grammarly (download the Chrome extension. It will help your writing) and Repurpose (repurpose Social media content to many pla...

Warning Signs of a Toxic Workplace | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 08.03.2022 6:50

EP 2333 What is a toxic workplace culture? How can we spot it? This is what I cover in today's episode. SUPPORTERS:   Jobscan (compare your resume to a job description& see how it can be improved),  ( TopResumes (an inexpensive resume writing service), Edureka (become certified in newer tech), and Careerfitter (purchase the premium version and receive career recommendations) ABOUT JE...

Things to Do When Your Job Search Calendar is Empty | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 07.03.2022 8:03

EP 2332 Your job search calendar is pretty empty. What can you do to generate activity that can result in an interview and being hired? SUPPORTERS: My video courses: The Ultimate Job Interview Framework , Final Interview Preparation , Salary Negotiation Mistakes  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 on...

Can I Walk Out on a Job Interview? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 04.03.2022 6:38

EP 2331 Sometimes, you may find yourself in a situation where the job is and what was represented to you or you are just doing badly and don't want to embarrass yourself anymore. Can you just walk out? SUPPORTERS : My video courses: The Ultimate Job Interview Framework , Final Interview Preparation , Salary Negotiation Mistakes  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game...

10 Things You MUST Do to Get Better Job Search Results When You've Over 50 | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 03.03.2022 11:05

EP 2330 If you are #over50, I'm sure you expect to run into #ageism in your #jobsearch. Here are 10 things you MUST DO to improve your odds. SUPPORTERS : Skillshare (like Netflix for courses),  ScheduleOnce (send a link and have it integrate with your calendar for scheduling and more), Grammarly (whether you just use the extension or the full product, it helps you improve your writing) AppJob...

Have You Been Made Redundunt? Fired? Laid Off? RIF'd?Terminated? Excessed?| No BS Job Search Advice Radio 02.03.2022 37:42

EP 2329 Have you lost your job, been made redundant, fired, laid off, RIF'd or whatever term you want to use for having lost your job? Dave Watts had that experienced and created a podcast with an audience of 1 (himself) to learn from the experience. SUPPORTERS:   TopResumes (an inexpensive resume writing service), Edureka (become certified in newer tech), and Careerfitter (purchase the premi...

Finding Remote Work | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 01.03.2022 0:57

EP 2328 More and more people are looking exclusively for remote work when they are making their next job change. Here, I explain a lot of different ways and places to find it. SUPPORTERS: My video courses: The Ultimate Job Interview Framework , Final Interview Preparation , Salary Negotiation Mistakes  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who work...

Overcoming The Belief You Are a Has Been Professionally | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 28.02.2022 8:55

EP 2327 Age bias. Ageism. Age discrimination. It exists. I think people cop to it too easily. AND it exists. What can you do to minimize it or defeat it? SUPPORTERS : SKILLSHARE , CareerFitter (thinking of changing careers? Order the premium version for recommendations), GreenGeeks web hosting ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recrui...

10 Mistakes Professionals Make on LinkedIn | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 25.02.2022 9:21

EP 2326 I am LinkedIn member 7653. Of the more than 810 million people on LinkedIn, I was the 7,653rd member. I skip some of the very common mistakes and go to a few more significant ones. SUPPORTERS: My video courses: The Ultimate Job Interview Framework , Final Interview Preparation , Salary Negotiation Mistakes  ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a c...

Things to Consider Before Accepting a Counteroffer | No BS Job Search Advice Radio 24.02.2022 6:42

EP 2325 You contacted your manager to let them know you are quitting. Suddenly they plead with you to stay and discuss making a counteroffer to do so. Here are five things to consider before you say yes to it. SUPPORTERS : Fiverr and Freelancer (both sites help you find freelancers and get freelance assignments), Incorporate (incorporate any business or freelance biz), and Skillshare  (like N...