No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

EP 2132 Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, the message Jennifer Turliuk brings to this interview isn't only about deciding what to do with your life but about testing your ideas with informational interviews. And she got to talk with some amazing people. BTW, her book is " How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life " and is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vF0Yo...

EP 2131 Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, the message Jennifer Turliuk brings to this interview isn't only about deciding what to do with your life but about testing your ideas with informational interviews. And she got to talk with some amazing people. BTW, her book is " How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life " and is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vF0Yo...

EP 2130 I'm back with more questions I couldn't answer during the week:   Should I know personally, the person who can refer me to the Hiring Manager? Since that person also has a chance to get a referral bonus, probably I can request that from the people that I do not know   If I talk with a real person directly, they say "Please apply online". What should I do then?   ZipRecruiter...

EP 2129 On this show, I answer a viewer's question about their LinkedIn profile. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Incorporate https://thebiggamehunter.us/incorporate Incorporate your side hustle, gig, or business with Incorporate . Fiverr TheBigGameHunter.us/fiverr Hire a freelancer. Do freelance work and get gigs with Fiverr . ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a co...

EP 2128 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses when if, and how to disclose that you have a bankruptcy in your credit history. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare Many great classes including quite a few of mine for one low price. TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes You are not a resume writer. Let someone else write yours who knows what they are doi...

EP 2127 So often, people develop a mindset that can only be described as "stinkin' thinkin'" or "doom and gloom." It doesn't serve you. In today's interview with Lisa Rangel, we continue the discussion we started yesterday about how to shift that mindset and recalibrate.  SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Fiverr https://thebiggamehunter.us/fiverr Hire a freelancer. Become a freelancer Skillshare TheBig...

EP  So often, people develop a mindset that can only be described as "stinkin' thinkin'" or "doom and gloom." It doesn't serve you. On today's interview with Lisa Rangel, we discussed how to shift that mindset and recalibrate. This is Part 1. Part 2 will be released tomorrow. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career 10 minutes and 60 questions will give you ide...

EP 2125 I answer this question posed to me through Quora. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes Terrific resumes fairly priced. Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare . For one low price, you have access to thousands of courses including a bunch of mine. Edureka https://thebiggamehunter.us/edureka . Tech courses and certifications available inexpensively tha...

EP 2124 Office Hours were open! This week's questions were:  How to handle relo discussions during the pandemic? Ex. Sale and purchase of a home. Sale possibly a loss but still having to pay full price for a new home? etc.    Do you believe that success depends more on what you know than on whom you know?   Do you know what spray & pray means  Why are they interviewing...

EP 2123 Here's another one of those goofy mistakes people make--not thinking about SEO. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Fiverr TheBigGameHunter.us/fiverr Hire a freelancer or do some freelancing on the side. Jobscan TheBigGameHunter.us/scan  Use AI to see how your resume matches up. The Ultimate Job Interview Framework https://thebiggamehunter.us/ultimate Order it on Amazon and my new book, "The Righ...

EP 2122 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains why recruiters hustle you to update your resume and ghost you once you do. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare Take unlimited classes (including several of my courses) for one cheap monthly price. Greengeeks https://thebiggamehunter.us/greengeeks The web host I use provides fast speeds at a low price with great servic...

EP 2121 I interview Jonathan Mahan, a sales professional, about how he uses sales techniques to find his next job, BTW, you won't need to be pushy to do what he did. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: FlexJobs https://thebiggamehunter.us/flex Flexible working hours. Flexible work. CareerFitters https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career Answer 60 easy questions in 10 minutes of the premium version for ideas about ca...

EP 2020 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter answers a question asking whether you need to use a cover letter. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare  For one monthly price, you have access to thousands of courses including many of mine. TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes This service writes great resumes and LinkedIn profiles inexpensively. GreenGeeks h...

EP 2119 On this show, I introduce a new feature--Career Coach Office Hours Where I answer questions from people. On this show, I answer: Is it acceptable to remove an employer from my resume?   I accepted a job offer but may be offered a better job somewhere else... in case I do accept the other job... what do I do?   Starting with a company on Monday and interviewing with the same organ...

EP 2118 Some of you won't like this suggestion but a recruiter can streamline your job search but only if you remember a few things. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS: Jobscan https://thebiggamehunter.us/scan Compare your resume with the job description to see how well it matches. Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare A buffet of great classes (including some of mine) for one monthly price Grammarly http...

EP 2117 Should I respond to a 3 party recruiter for a job that their client or apply directly at the company's job page.  If I don't like working with pushy recruiters? SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS : Fiverr- https://thebiggamehunter.us/fiverr  Hire a freelancer or do a side hustle with the site I often use Great Resumes FAST https://thebiggamehunter.us/GreatResumes A premium resume writing ser...

EP 2116 People who are LGBTQ+ have additional concerns when looking for a job. Will my new employer be accepting of me or disapproving?  My guest, Amanda Boyd of Visible Talent, and I discuss things to look for and, for employers, how to signal you are an inclusive environment. Support Our Supporters: TopResume https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes You'll be charged a fair price for a new re...

EP 2115 LinkedIn has taken away your ability to download all your contacts. What can you do instead? Support our Supporters : Grammarly https://thebiggamehunter.us/grammarly . Most people can be greatly helped by Grammarly's excellent spelling and grammar checker (and the plagiarism checker in the online version). GreenGeeks https://thebiggamehunter.us/greengeeks My webhost with rates from $2.49 p...

EP 2114 The Single Best Question You Should Ask on Any Interview Support our supporters: CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career 60 questions in 10 minutes offers great advice about a career for you. FlexJobs TheBigGameHunter.us/flex  Flexible work is available. They charge for access to the job listings but if flexible work is what they do. The Ultimate Job Interview Framework TheBig...

EP 2113 Let me tell you both the most important place AND the second most important place on your LinkedIn profile Support our Supporters: They include Fiverr https://thebiggamehunter.us/fiverr . Find freelance work. Hire freelancers. I ncorporate https://thebiggamehunter.us/incorporate Set up your business the right way. Skillshare TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare There is a lot to learn and Skills...

EP 2112 What can you ask yourself BEFORE you submit your resume that will help you get better results? Support our supporters: Incorporate https://thebiggamehunter.us/incorporate Incorporate your new business. TopResumes https://thebiggamehunter.us/TopResumes A fair price to write your resume and/or LinkedIn profile instead of using the one you wrote that isn't helping you. The Ultimate Job Interv...

EP 2111 On this show, Matt Scherer and I discuss makes people make on LinkedIn. Matt's expertise is with helping people wih a military background so there is special expertise for veterans. Matt's book is "LinkedIn For Military: A Guide to Transitioning from Active Duty" https://amzn.to/2OqDa87 Support our Supporters : Skillshare www. TheBigGameHunter.us/Skillshare . For one low price per month, t...

EP 2110 I can't believe I never answered this question before. How do you answer “tell me about yourself with no job experience”? Support these supporters of our show: Edureka https://thebiggamehunter.us/edureka Get certified in a new technology. CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career 60 questions in 10 minutes will give you ideas for a new career (premium version) and AppJobs https://the...

EP 2109 Who owns your identity or your brand. 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 Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search...

EP 2108 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a piece of homework you should do before your next interview whether it's in person or by phone. Support our Supporters! CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career . 10 Minutes and 60 questions will provide recommendations for the right career for you. FlexJobs https://thebiggamehunter.us/flex Flexible work. Flexible hours. Remote work. Yes,...