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Instead of "Responsible for"

24 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

EP 502Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers words you can use instead of "Responsible for" in your resume so that you don't bore the reader. Do y...

Don't Forget . . .

23 Dec 2016

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Ep 601 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to not forget to think about your retirement planning. Do you really think employers are try...

Increasing the Salary Offer | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

22 Dec 2016

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Ep. 600 Here, Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses an easy to implement strategy for asking a firm to increase their salary offer to you so tha...

Hustle | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

21 Dec 2016

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Ep. 599 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains why it is important to hustle in your job search, particularly if you have been out of work for a lo...

Why Interviews Die | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

20 Dec 2016

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Ep. 598 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains why interviews die and what you can do to avoid that from happening. Do you really think employer...

Get Trained! | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

19 Dec 2016

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Ep 597 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to invest in yourself by getting training on an ongoing basis. Do you really think employer...

Believing the BS | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

18 Dec 2016

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Ep 596 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter debunks one of the career myths we all act as though we believe. Do you really think employers are trying ...

Recognizing the Signals And What to Do | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

17 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 595 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to pay attention to the warning clouds and prepare for your search. He uses a metaphor to expl...

The Key to Superior Focus on Job Interviews | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

16 Dec 2016

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Ep 594 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a technique for improving your focus on your next job interview. Do you really think employers a...

Don't Waste Peoples' Time | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

15 Dec 2016

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Ep 593 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to not waste peoples' time when you submit your resume. Do you really think employers are t...

How to SEO Your LinkedIn Profile | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

14 Dec 2016

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EP 592 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to SEO your LinkedIn profile. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You al...

Finding the Firm That is Hiring | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

13 Dec 2016

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Ep 591 Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to find out the name of the company that is hiring for that job when the Recruiter drops the bal...

An Underutilized Interview Tool for Job Hunters

12 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a resource that more job hunters should be using. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? ...

Pre-Interview Research

11 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses several ways to do pre-interview research so that you are well prepared for your interview. Do you reall...

Remember Karma When You Job Hunt

10 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the importance of being respectful and courteous with people that you meet while job hunting. Do you rea...

The Hunt for a Stable Job

09 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the mistake you are making if you are looking for a stable job. Do you really think employers are trying...

Becoming an Expert with LinkedIn Publishing

08 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to use LinkedIn and its publishing/blogging platform. Do you really think employers are trying to h...

Facing the End of the Honeymoon

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses that time after you join a company where you wake up and realize that the honeymoon is over. Do you real...

3 Things to Never Put on Your Résumé

06 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses three things job hunters should never put on their resume yet commonly do. Do you really think employers...

Preparing for the Next One

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to network and prepare yourself for the next recession now before you experience the crisis. Do you...

Being a Real Leader on Job Interviews

04 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter points out the false "Hollywood Leadership Model," defines what leadership really is and encourages you to show it on...

The Emotional Side of Job Hunting

03 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the emotional side of job hunting and encourages you to get support. Do you really think employers are t...

The Basic Principles of Networking

02 Dec 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses two basic principles of networking that you must follow. Do you really think employers are trying to hel...

Let's Get Boolean

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game  Hunter explains a Boolean search string that will help you connect with people at companies if you have a small LinkedIn n...

Looking Like an Expert on LinkedIn

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains one of the ways to look like a subject matter expert on LinkedIn. Do you really think employers are tryin...

Getting Past the No's

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the good fortune you have with each rejection. Do you really think employers are trying to help you? ...

A Review of Glassdoor.com

28 Nov 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter provides a review of Glassdoor.com and the services it provides. Do you really think employers are trying to help ...

LinkedIn Mistake #1

27 Nov 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a major mistake people make when they are on LinkedIn. Do you really think employers are trying to help ...

Wake Up! The Next One Is Coming!

26 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to be proactive not reactive. Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know yo...

Give Endorsements to Get Endorsements on LinkedIn

25 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to give endorsements on LinkedIn in order to get endorsements on LinkedIn. You already know you can...

Another Job Search Lesson from "The Godfather"

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers another pearl of wisdom from "The Godfather" to teach you about loyalty to your employer. Do you think empl...

You Have to Disclose a Conviction

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game  Hunter discusses telling the truth about a conviction on an employment application when you apply for a job. Do you thi...

"You Don't Have a Lot of Experience With . . .

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to respond when an interviewer says, "Gee, you don't seem to have a lot of experience with . . . " Do...

The Easiest Stupid Résumé Mistake to Fix

20 Nov 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the stupidest resume mistake people make and how easy it is to fix it. Do you think employers are trying...

The Three Jokes of Recruiting |No BS Job Search Advice Radio

19 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter uses the three jokes of recruiting in order to teach an important lesson about job hunting. Do you think employers...

Ending Your Interview | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman,The Big Game Hunter explains how to act and speak during the last few minutes of your interview. Do you think employers are trying to h...

Learn to Speak "Civilian"

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter speaks to those men and women separating from the military and encourages them to communicate in as way that the civi...

Turn It Up! | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter shares some of his observations about working with recruiters and applies it to job hunting. Do you think employer...

Tough Interview Questions: How Do You Handle Office Politics?

15 Nov 2016

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer the tricky interview question, "how do you manage office politics?" Do you think employers ...

Twitter Profile Basics for Job Hunters | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the basics of setting up your Twitter profile for when you are job hunting. Do you think employers are t...

Do Job Boards Matter? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

13 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses whether you should be spending time in your  job search with job boards.  Do you think employers are t...

They Are Watching You

12 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter reminds you of all the people that are evaluating you when you interview for a job. Do you think employers are try...

How Well Defined is Your Job?

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this question and why it is asked.' Do you think employers are trying to help you? You alre...

Should I Upgrade to a LinkedIn Premium Account?

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains when you should upgrade your LinkedIn free account to a premium account. Do you really think employers ar...

Be Careful Using the LinkedIn Job Search App

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the features of the new LinkedIn Job Search app and how not to use it. Do you think employers are trying...

The Secret to Getting More People Contacting You on LinkedIn

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to get more people reaching out to you on LinkedIn. Do you think employers are trying to help you? Yo...

The Job Market October 2016

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is my report on the job market for October 2016, as released on November 4, 2016. It is not a political statement. It is simply to report to offe...

In What Way Has College Prepared You for This Job? | No BS Job Search Advice

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses how to answer this question easily and effectively. Do you think employers are trying to help you? You a...

Activating Your LinkedIn Network | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

05 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman. The Big Game Hunter explains how to quickly activate your LinkedIn network of connections. Do you think employers are trying to help y...

Advice from The Godfather" About Negotiating Salary

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter uses a memorable quote from "The Godfather" to offer advice about salary negotiation. Do you think employers are t...

Change is Coming | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to anticipate change and get support now. Do you think employers are trying to help you? You alread...

A Bird in the Hand . . . | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter tells you a cautionary tale to remind you that a bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush.   Do you...

A Cute Salary Negotiation Tip

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a cute tactic he uses when negotiating salary for someone. Do you think employers are trying to help you...

What Interests You About This Job? 2nd Version | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this question in a style that makes people believe you. Do you think employers are trying t...

Marketing Yourself Like a Headhunter | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter speaks with you about marketing yourself just like headhunters market themselves.  Do you think employers are try...

The First Things to Do If You Are Laid Off | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

30 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the first two things you need to do if you are laid off. Do you think employers are trying to help you? ...

Why Are You Making So Much Money? | No BS Job Search Advice Radio

29 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this tricky interview question, both when times are good and when economic times are not good....

The Two Magic Words to Use in an Interview & The Story Behind The Story

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss how to prepare for your interviews, how to improve your resume, and the two magic words to use during your interviews. Do you really thin...

Is There Any Type of Person You Would Not Work With?

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this complex question, "Is there any kind of person you would refuse to work with?" Do you ...

What Would a Co-Worker Who Doesn't LIke You Say About You?

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer the tough interview question, "What would a co-worker who doesn't like you say about you?" ...

Always Be on the Prowl. Always be Look for a Job.

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the importance of being in continual job search mode instead of lurching from one job search to another D...

Building Charisma

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the importance of charisma when you interview and explains how you can increase yours. Do you think empl...

How Many Quarters Does It Take to Stack Them Floor to Ceiling

23 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here, Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter answers this hedge fund brain teaser question,  "How many quarters would it take to make a stack from floor to...

Deciding to Change Jobs

22 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses what you should do once you decide to change jobs. Do you think employers are trying to help you? You al...

What You Must Do If a Recruiter Calls or Emails

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains what you must do if a recruiter calls you or emails you after you submit a resume. Do you think employers...

Use Downtime to Listen and Learn

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to use your downtime to learn the skills you need to learn in order to find work Do you think emplo...

The Music of Answering Questions

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the music of answering interview questions and why it's important to end on a down note. Do you think emp...

Two Ways to Use Twitter in Your Job Search

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses two ways to use Twitter has part of your job search.   Do you think employers are trying to help you? Y...

Negotiating

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter talks about the many things you can try to negotiate in the way of a job offer.  Do you think employers are tryin...

The Costly Mistake Job Hunters Make

16 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a  costly Job search mistake too many job hunters make. Do you think employers are trying to help you? ...

You Are a "Manager," Not a "Manger"

15 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to not be lazy and to spell and grammar check your résumé. Do you think employers are trying to h...

Functional Resumes?

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter speaks about functional resumes.  Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t tru...

Editing the Résumé That Is Too Long

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman , The Big Game Hunter explains how to edit an overly long résumé.   Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know ...

The Best Way to Discuss Metrics in Your Resume

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to discuss your performance metrics in your resume for greatest effect.   Do you think employers are...

What Is Your Management Style?

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter. explains how to answer this deceptively difficult question "What is your management style?" Do you think employer...

Networking Advice from "The Godfather"

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter channels the voice of Marlon Brando in, "The Godfather" to make a point about a mistake people make wh...

Stupid Interview Mistake: Crossing The Line

09 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter warned you about crossing the line on your next interview and how that can become so costly.  Do you think employ...

Stupid Interview Mistakes: Monologuing

08 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the top job interview mistake that too many people make and how to avoid it. Do you think employers are ...

3 Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview

08 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers three questions you should ask at the end of every single job interview. Do you think employers are trying ...

The Most Important Reason to Network

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the most important reason you should be out networking.  Do you really think employers are trying to hel...

What Superpower Would You Like to Have?

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, I explain how to answer the tricky interview questions, "If you had a superpower, what superpower would you like to have?" Do you ...

Two Second Interview Questions and Answers

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer two tricky questions that are often asked on second interviews.  Do you think employers ar...

How to Ask for the Job

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to ask for the job at the end of your interview.  Do you think employers are trying to help you? You...

How to Respond to a Low Ball Job Offer

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers  a simple strategy for responding to a job offer lower than what you are looking for.  Do you think emplo...

When To Schedule Your Next Interview

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains when to schedule an interview for and when not to schedule an interview for.  Do you think employers are...

Why Should We Give You a Job Managing When You Haven't Managed Before?

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this difficult interview question.  Do you think employers are trying to help you? You alr...

How Much Are You Looking For? Version 1

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter provides you with two ways to answer the question, "How much are you looking for," at an interview. Do you think e...

When Your Current Employer Wants More Than Two Weeks Notice

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to respond when your current manager asks for more than two weeks notice. Do you think employers are ...

The Easiest Way to Apply Isn't Usually the Best Way

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discourages you from applying to jobs using convenient buttons on job listings. Do you think employers are trying ...

Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses how to answer this tricky interview question. Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already...

Dealing With the Emotional Side of Job Search

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter speaks about the emotional toll job hunting can take and what you can do about it.  Do you think employers are tr...

A Creative Way to Use Facebook for Job Hunting

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a creative way to use Facebook for job hunting. Do you think employers are trying to help you? You alrea...

The Format of a Perfect Cover Letter

24 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses how to create a perfect cover letter.   Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know...

Did the Firm You Interned With Offer a Job to You?

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter answers one of those tough interview questions, "I see you interned with a firm. Did they offer you a full-time posit...

Mojo. Swagger. Attitude. Whatever You Call It, Show It!

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you call it mojo, swagger, or attitude, make sure you show it on your next interview.  Do you think employers are trying to help you? You ...

More Phone Interview Tips for Job Hunters

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter offers more phone interview tips for job hunters.  Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already kno...

A Creative Idea for Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a creative and clever idea for marketing yourself on LinkedIn.  Do you think employers are trying to he...

Stop Hitting Your Head Against the Wall

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter speaks to those who are finding it impossible to find work and offers them a suggestion that will help. Do you thi...

Start at the Top

18 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter encourages you to do what headhunters are trained to do -- start at the top. Do you think employers are trying to ...

Using a Proper Handshake or Bow

17 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains the importance of using correct body language at the beginning of your interview. Do you think employers ...