No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio
Episodes
Ending Your Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
30 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 881 Jeff Altman,The Big Game Hunter explains how to act and speak during the last few minutes of your interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunte...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Constantly Interrupting
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 880 We know you're excited, but this is just stupid. You will never get hired if you keep doing this. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a co...
Interview Preparation | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 879 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter tells you exactly what to do before your job interview do that you're ready to roll when it starts. Jef...
Locked in a Warm Room With a Working Refrigerator. What Can You Do?
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 878 Locked in a Warm Room With a Working Refrigerator. What Can You Do to Cool the Room Off? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who wor...
Don't Be an Amateur | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 877 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter stresses the importance of interview preparation and tells you what to look for. Jeff Altman, The B...
Don't Sell So Hard | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 876 What happens when you meet someone who sells so hard you feel pushed into a corner. Here, I translate this into an interview setting. Jeff A...
What You Must Do Before Your Next Job Interview
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 875 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter tells you exactly what to do before your next job interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a ...
Tough Interview Questions: Tell Me About a Time You Were Treated Unfairly
23 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great trap question that employers use and I tell you how to avoid falling into the trap and what they are really looking for. Jeff Altma...
Stupid Interview Mistakes" Asking "Have You Seen My Resume?"
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 873 It amazes me that people ask this question. What gives you the idea that they haven't seen your resume? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunt...
When To Schedule Your Next Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 872 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains when to schedule an interview for and when not to schedule an interview for. Jeff Altman, The Bi...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: The Helium Balloon in the Car Brainteaser
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 871 This is a hedge fund brainteaser that will stump quite a few of you. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter f...
Tough Interview Questions: Tell Me About a Time When You Had an Underperformer W
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 870 I believe there are 2 different ways to answer this question. I explain both Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a r...
Here's An Underutilized Interview Tool for Job Hunters | No BS Job Search Advice
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 869 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a resource that more job hunters should be using. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coa...
Do You Want Superior Focus on Job Interviews | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
17 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 868 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a technique for improving your focus on your next job interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game ...
The Surprise Third Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
16 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 867 What do you do when you have been led to believe or told that there would be two interviews and a decision and suddenly there is a third interv...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Not Treating It As Though There Is a Two Way Street
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 866 This is one of the dumbest mistakes people make when they interview-- not treating the interview like a two-way street. Jeff Altman, The Big...
Why Jobs Go Dark | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 865 I discuss why you don't hear anything from a company for long stretches of time after an interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a co...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: The Boat and The Ladder
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 864 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter poses a situation to you and asks you for your answer to this brainteaser. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunte...
Being Smart With Stories
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 863 I speak about using stories effectively when interviewing . . . and it isn't what you think. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who...
They Are Watching You | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 862 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter reminds you of all the people that are evaluating you when you interview for a job. Jeff Altman, The ...
Being a Real Leader on Job Interviews | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
10 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 861 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter points out the false "Hollywood Leadership Model," defines what leadership really is and encourages you to sho...
Tough Interview Questions: The Country Club Question (VIDEO)
09 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers and he answer to this question that is designed to see whether you have self-confidence. Jeff Altman, The B...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Not Showing Up For an Interview
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 859 There is a cascading impact that occurs when you don't show up for a job interview. I outline several things that may occur . . . and none look...
What Were/Are Your Boss' Strengths and Weaknesses?
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 858 WOW! A chance to criticize your boss. Should you take it? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what see...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: If You Had to Eliminate a State, Which One Would It Be?
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 857 There is one way to answering this seemingly insane question. I offer 3 choices. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as...
Final Interview? Here's a Big Reminder
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 856 There are so many mistakes people make job hunting that are fatal. This reminder is one designed to head off a very painful one. Jeff Altman...
Final Interview Q&A for Employers and Job Hunters
03 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 855 Whether you're an employer or a job hunter, being well prepared for final interviews is critical. Although focused on employers, these questi...
Squeeze Bottles | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
02 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 854 What does a brownie with ice cream and a job interview having common? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter ...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Sounding Like a Mexican Song
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 853 There is a very dumb mistake that people make on interviews that I find reminds me of someone singing a Mexican song, Jeff Altman, The Big...
What Do Recruiters Look For When They Interview Someone?
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 852 This question was originally asked about IT positions however, I believe the answer can be applied to any type of interviews. Jeff Alt...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: You Are Shrunk to the Size of a Nickel
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 851 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter provides you with an answer to this old time Google interview question Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is ...
Can I Ask About Work-Life Balance? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 850 I don't believe you can ask about work-life balance directly. I do believe you can get the answer your question indirectly. Here's how. ...
Will A Company Reject A Candidate with Excellent Technical Skills But Lacking So
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 848 I think this is a great question that affects so many people, particularly those who work outside of their native land. I give my typical no...
Show Some Product Knowledge & Curiosity!
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 849 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to prepare questions that demonstrate your product knowledge. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunt...
Understanding Confirmation Bias When Interviewing
26 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 847 Most firms use confirmation bias when interviewing.What should you do to combat it? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked a...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Not Knowing When to Shut Up
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 846 When I did recruiting, this mistake drove me crazy! It cost too many people way too many opportunities. Jeff Altman, The Big Game...
You Certify Yourself
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 845 This is a repeat from last year that I thought would be helpful Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses how we certify ourselves during a j...
The "Two Coins in a Box" Brainteaser | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 844 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers an answer to this clever little brainteaser. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked ...
What They Want to See at a Final Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 843 There are a few qualities firms want to see at a final. It isn't hard. Pay attention and deliver. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coac...
Are You Interviewing?
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 842 This is a variation on the question of, "Where have you been on interviews?" Here. I explain what the intention is behind the question. ...
Tough Interview Questions: How Do You Get In The Zone?
20 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 841 I think this is a ridiculous question, but someone was asked her last week. There's more than one way to answer the question. Jeff Altman,...
Pitching and Other Stories | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
19 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 840 Pitching isn’t just in baseball; it occurs in a lot of places in our lives, including job hunting. My guest, John Livesay, and I discuss ho...
You Run Into Several Types of People When You Interview
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 839 I speak with Jeffrey Goodman of Careerhearted.com about the general roles and categories of people you meet. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunte...
The Extra Value | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 838 Since launching tJob Search Radio, there have been a lot of good interviews. This is one of the great ones. Whether it is about speaking the...
Effective Interview Preparation
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the previous show, I spoke with Eric Kramer, author of “Active Interviewing” and owner of www.interviewbest.com offers ideas about what you c...
Active Interviewing | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 836 Hiring is broken. We know it’s broken because surveys of hiring managers done after a person comes on board reveals how few managers would ac...
How Interviews and Applicant Tracking Systems Are Changing
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Job hunters refer to “the black hole” where their resume goes in and nothing comes out. Employers dislike that they are bombarded with more resume...
The Seven Fundamentals of Job Interviewing | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many job interviewers think they interview better than they do or the sweat of fear comes pouring down like rain on a spring day. Jeff Altman, The ...
What Companies Look for When They Hire
12 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 833 What do the global consulting firms look for when they hire? How do they source and interview talent? On this podcast, I speak with Samuel M...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Not Following Directions
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 832 This is a mistake that hangs too many people. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one ...
Nail The Interview & Land the Job
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 831 We all know how important it is to prepare for an interview yet so few people actually do it. Michelle Tillis-Lederman is the author of “N...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: The Monk's Morning Routine
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 830 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter walks you through this math problem that is used in hedge fund interviews. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter...
How to Answer Illegal Interview Questions
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 829 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer any illegal question you might be asked on a job interview. Jeff Altman, The Big...
Why Have You Had So Many Jobs?
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 827 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers several different ways to answer this question depending on when in your career this occurred. Jef...
Tell Me About a Crappy Job You've Had | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
06 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 826 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the intent behind this question and how to answer it. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach ...
A Few Ideas About Informational Interviews \ No BS Job Search Advice Radio
05 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 826 A few ideas about how to use informational interviews more effectively Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Making Assumptions About Sexual Orientation
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 825 I discuss a mistake many make, job hunters, corporate and third party recruiters make. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worke...
Have You Ever Done a Layoff? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 824 How did you do it? How did it feel? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hund...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: Which Plane is Closer to Paris?
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 823 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this elegant question. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked ...
Why Do Recruiters Ask How The Interview Went?
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 822 Here I answer a question from someone who wants to know why recruiters ask how the interview went after someone meets 1 of their clients. Je...
Is It A Good Sign That I Got an Interview Within 24 Hours?
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 821 I sent in my application and got an interview within 24 hours! That's a good sign, right? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who ...
How Can I Improve My Interview Performance? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 820 How can I get better? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred years. His work ...
3 Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview
29 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 819 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers three questions you should ask at the end of every single job interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game H...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: What Was The Question, Again?
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 818 People make so many stupid interview mistakes. Here's another one. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter f...
Two Tips for When You Have All Day Interviews
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 817 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers two important tips for when you have an all day job interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is...
Add Up All the Numbers from 1 to 100 | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 816 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the trick to answering this question. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as ...
What Qualities Do You Look for in a Boss (Manager)? | No BS Job Search Advice
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 815 In this video, I discuss how to answer this typically second interview question? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a...
How Do You Think Someone in This Position Could Make a Real Difference?
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 814 I offer an answer to this obnoxious second interview question. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for wha...
Strung Along | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 813 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers a simple but elegant tactic for moving things along. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who...
Why Do Recruiters Ask You About Things They Can Find Out in Your Resume
22 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 812 There are 2 reasons why recruiters ask questions about things that they can already find out in your resume. Here, I lay them out simply for ...
Stupid Final Interview Mistakes
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 811 I outline a few stupid final interview mistakes that too many people make. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recru...
One Thing to Get Before Your Second or Final Interview
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 810 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses something you need to get before your second or final interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter...
Hedge Fund Brainteaser: The Number of "T's"
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 809 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter provides you another deflection brainteaser involving the number of "T's." Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter...
Answering "The Hypothetical Question" | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 808 Hypothetical questions are a rat hole leading you into a trap. Here, I explain how to handle them. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter ...
Brag Books | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 807 | Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers a novel way to use your LinkedIn references as part of a brag book. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunt...
Ask This Question on Your Next Job Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
16 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 806 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter suggest that you ask this question on your next job interview in order to get a clear idea of your future mana...
Thank You Notes | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
15 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 805 Should you still send a thank you letter? Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like on...
How Do I Deal With a Fly In Interview In The Future | No BS Job Search Advice Ra
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 804 I respond to someone's fly in interview gone terribly wrong. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for...
Second Interview Questions: Why Should We Hire You?
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 803 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this important interview question. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who w...
Hedge Fund Job Interview Questions | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 802 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter answers the questions, "How would you fight a bear," and, "How would you kill a giraffe?" Jeff Altman, Th...
The Executive Presentation Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 801 I outline the 10 minute presentation and how to get ready for it. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter fo...
Tough Interview Questions: What Do You Look for When You Hire Someone?
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 800!!!! I offer a textured answer to a more complex question than it seems. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruite...
The Smart Way to Prepare for Your Next Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 799 In this short show, I provide you with a terrific presentation technique for your next interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is ...
Tell Me Something Negative You've Heard About Our Company
08 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 798 Here is a slippery question that some companies ask. There are very few good ways to do it; here, I offer several. Jeff Altman, The Big Ga...
Stupid Interview Mistakes: Saying Different Things to Different People
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 797 Using the example of the old John Lovitz character, Tommy Flanagan, the pathological liar, I point out another stupid interview people make. ...
Tough Interview Questions Who Helped You?
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 796 There is definitely a wrong way to answer this question which I point out and a million right ways. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter i...
Hedge Fund Brainteasers: How Many Golf Balls Fit Into a School Bus?
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 795 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this hedge fund brainteaser, "How many golf balls would fit into a standard school bus?...
100 Million New Jobs By The End of 2020 | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 794 I have a vision of something that exciting to help us think beyond ourselves and how politicians want us to fight. Jeff Altman, The Bi...
The Post-Interview Checklist
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 793 Here's a checklist of things to do after an interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems ...
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: The Pre-Interview Checklist
02 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 792 A few things to help you prepare for an interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seem...
Are You Actively Interviewing? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 791 How do I answer when a recruiter asks me "Are you actively interviewing, and do you have any deadlines, pending offers, etc.?" Jeff Altman, ...
Stupid Interview Mistakes Being Somewhere Else
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 790 There's another 1 of those stupid interview mistakes people make, particularly executives – – – being somewhere else. Jeff Altma...
Have You Ever Fired Someone?
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 789 I not only answered the question but discuss how to flip it so that you learn something from them Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a c...
The Wager
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
P 788 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter poses a situation to you and asks whether you should take the bet. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coa...
How to Follow Up After An Interview. When to Follow Up After An Interview.
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 787 How and when to follow up Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred years....
Don't Let Them Distract You | No BS Job Search Advice Radio
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 786 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discourages you know not to pay attention to employer BS and keep your eye on the prize. Jeff Altman,...
What Do You Have to Lose?
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 785 Have you ever finished second on a job interview? Here's an idea for something that you can do and maybe you'll win it later! Jeff Altman, T...
How to Answer the One Question That Every Employer Needs Answered
24 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 784 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer that one question that is on every employer's mind when they interview. Jeff Altma...
Stupid Interview Mistakes Criticizing The Past
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I talked about another 1 of those dumb things that people do on interviews – – criticizing the past. Jeff Altman, The Big Game H...
An Interview Preparation Tip
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EP 782 I offer a simple way to prepare for the standard interview and the behavioral job interview. Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coa...