No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

EP 2157 I sent in my application and got an interview within 24 hours! That's a good sign, right? SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Do mock interviews 24x7x365 with my premium mock interview service TheBigGameHunter.us/mock AND I critique your answers. Anchor.fm  will help you record podcasts easily on your phone, tablet or computer. Careerfitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career and it's premium ver...

EP 2156 Recruiters. Can't live with them. Can't live without them, My guest today, Ben Passaman, is a veteran recruiter and the host of the "A Peek Behind the Curtain" podcast as we talk about how he thinks and operates. And you know I did search for more than 40 years so it is a blunt conversation. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Incorporate https://thebiggamehunter.us/incorporate If you are starting a...

EP 2155 Recruiters. Can't live with them. Can't live without them, My guest today, Ben Passaman, is a veteran recruiter and the host of the "A Peek Behind the Curtain" podcast as we talk about how he thinks and operates. And you know I did search for more than 40 years so it is a blunt conversation. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Skillshare: TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare Thousands of professional and p...

EP 2154 Office hours are open! Today, I answer 6 questions from people:   How do recruiters filter low-quality job seekers who apply for a job in hundreds of companies?   If you apply to a big company but decide to reject the job, do you get put into a negative candidate list so you can't apply to other jobs there?   Is it a good or bad idea to mention, "20 years of experience" on a...

EP 2153 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses what you should do once you decide to change jobs. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career In 10 minutes and 60 questions in the premium version you'll receive ideas for a new career. Support also comes from Anchor.fm . I moved this show to Anchor and they made it very easy. If you're starting a new podcast, it is...

EP 2152 There is one big mistake people make in final interviews that damages them, even if they get a job offer.  Here I explain what it is and how to avoid it. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare . Sign up for the free trial and take my courses and then cancel . . . but you'll be missing a lot more for your professional and personal lives. Anchor.fm is where I...

EP 2151 What are direct ways to actually get a job without the mambo jumbo stuff? SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Practice Mock Interview at TheBigGameHunter.us/mock . There is a free version AND a more in-depth paid version where I personally critique your answers. Support also comes from Anchor.fm I've been using Anchor since last year and I like the fact it is free and they make moving a show or starti...

EP 2150 Everyone understands the importance of storytime on interviews but my guest, Justin Sternberg, brings a professional's eye and touch to storytelling. I've had good guests around storytelling and others to come you also are good. But Justin is great. All you need to know are his credentials to understand how he approaches it. He can be reached at Justin(at)yourstoryrules.com SUPPORT OUR SUP...

EP 2149 Office Hours are open!   Today's questions are:   When a recruiter or interviewer asks you why you want to leave your job, what is the best answer? I usually say 'I've been in the same industry for a while and I'd like a change' etc. but is that a good answer?   What should I put in the subject line of an email while applying for a job?  Renegotiation is possible. But s...

EP 2148 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, explains the biggest lie employers tell when they negotiate a job offer with someone. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Skillshare: TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare . Try the free trial and explore classes that will help you professionally and personally including several of mine. Support also comes from Anchor.fm They make building your brand easy, fun, and free! ABO...

EP 2147 It's time to resign from your position and send an email to co-workers. What should you say and do? SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Jobscan https://thebiggamehunter.us/scan Let software figure out how your resume matches a job description instead of you. Anchor.fm is the service I use to host my show because they make it easy for me to get my show online and distributed. And it's free! I have a s...

EP 2146 Friday mornings, I respond to questions I received during the week that I did not have a chance to reply to. This week's questions are:   How does a hiring manager pick between two equivalent candidates?   Is telling an interviewer that you have other interviews lined up as well a good or bad thing?   Why are some jobs only open to internal applicants?   At a place of e...

EP 2145 Applicant tracking systems. The ATS. Defeating it. Reverse engineering it for results. That's what my interview is about with Eleanor Meegoda from JobStep www.jobstep.co SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Grammarly https://thebiggamehunter.us/grammarly Whether you download the free Chrome extension or purchase the full service, Grammarly will help your writing improve a lot. Please give the show an h...

EP 2144 Applicant tracking systems. The ATS. Defeating it. Reverse engineering it for results. That's what my interview is about with Eleanor Meegoda from JobStep www.jobstep.co SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes They will do a great job writing or rewriting your resume and/or LinkedIn profile for a fair price. Support also comes from Anchor.fm , the service...

EP2143 Should you use LinkedIn to follow up on your resume submission? Support Our Supporters: Incorporate TheBigGameHunter.us/incorporate If you or someone you know is starting a business, incorporate will do everything you need at a fair price. Support also comes from Anchor.fm . You've wanted to do a podcast for a while. Anchor makes it easy AND it's free! ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER...

AD 2142 This is most likely a second interview question you may be asked. Follow the logic behind how to answer. Do not just stop with my first cut at an answer. You will miss the best part. Support Our Supporters: Careerfitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career Order the premium version, take 10 minutes, answer 60 questions and get a few ideas of new careers. Anchor.fm Will help you launch the po...

EP 2141 There are many myths about the role of HR in hiring that former corporate HR Business Partner, Daniel Space (dan_from_HR on TikTok), and I discuss in this interview. Among the things we discuss is getting offers increased and "out of range" negotiating. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Fiverr TheBigGameHunter.us/fiverr  Hire a freelancer. Become a freelancer full time or on the side. Support a...

EP 2140 Office hours are open! Today's questions that I did not get to during the week are:    How do I negotiate higher pay at an initial interview?   Is there any reason why I shouldn't apply to all the jobs I am interested in now as soon as possible so that I know the response either way?   How long should one search for an "ideal job" until it’s time to pick one and move on...

EP 2139 As discussed by Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner in the podcast, No Stupid Questions, this is an interview question that might be asked of senior leadership on a final interview that I believe you should be prepared for. As is often the case, the question is not as difficult as it first seems. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Mock Interview Practice: TheBigGameHunter.us/mock Here you can do moc...

EP 2138 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the importance of contacting your recruiter after a job interview. I originally recorded this when I still did recruiting. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : NEW! Mock Interview practice with me 24x7x365. Go to TheBigGameHunter.us/mock  Support also comes from Anchor.fm where they make podcasting free and easy. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jef...

EP 2137 Many people experience ennui at best and hatred at worst for the choices they've made in their life, particularly in their career. My guest, Bill Priestley, and I speak about how to flip the switch and changes to find greater satisfaction. Support for Today's Show: Incorporate https://thebiggamehunter.us/incorporate . You can incorporate your business at a reasonable price. Support also co...

EP 2136 Many people experience ennui at best and hatred at worst for the choices they've made in their life, particularly in their career. My guest, Bill Priestley, and I speak about how to flip the switch and changes to find greater satisfaction. 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...

EP 2135 Today, I'm going to cover a number of questions I received this week:   Do employers really check your voting records during a hiring process?  Also, do employers ask who you vote for or your political affiliation? How would you respond?   Why is it difficult to get a job for IT people once they have more than 15 years of experience?   When applying for jobs on Facebook...

EP 2134 For many, this is one of "the great mysteries." After all, a job hunter can learn from what they are told. Then, there is the real reason. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : At Anchor.fm , you can start podcasting at no cost and their systems will get your show out to a bunch of podcast services including Apple, Spotify and Google Play. Support also comes from https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career In 1...

EP 2133 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter continues his series about stupid resume mistakes and points out certain words job hunters use that make them sound like a clown. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Anchor anchor.fm makes branding with a podcast very easy. Support also comes from Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/Skillshare At Skillshare, you take 1000s of courses (including several of mine) for one low...