No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio
Episodes
HBR's Recommendations of Questions to Ask on Interviews Part 1
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2563 Harvard Business Review released an article with suggested questions for you to ask your interviewer at the end of an interview. This is Part ...
Do This If You're Going to Apply for Jobs
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2562 I'm not a fan of applying for a job but if you are, do this. SUPPORTERS: Explore my video courses for which will help you. www.TheBigGameHunte...
Resume/Interview Mistakes: Communicating in Corporate BS
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2561 This is a mistake that may appear both in your resume or LinkedIn profile, as well as on an interview. I have read too many resumes and Linked...
A Career Mistake I Made and You May Have, Too
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2560 Just because I give No BS Career Advice now doesn't mean I didn't make mistakes in the past. Here's one I made and you may have, too. SUPPORTE...
A Mistake Older Professionals Make When Job Hunting
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2559 I've seen people make this mistake for years and there is no reason for doing so. SUPPORTERS: If you need a better resume, try TopResumes http...
Recession-Proof Your Career: Help Your Organization to Be More Wolf-Like
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2558 Firms are about to shift to looking for people who can take someone else's lunch. This isn't just about salespeople. It's about an attitude sh...
Interview Questions: Describe Yourself in One Word
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2557 This question is designed to instill panic in less aware job hunters. It shouldn't if you understand what they are looking for. SUPPORTERS: Ex...
In Case You're Laid Off, Be Proactive
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2556 Here are a few things to do proactively in case you're laid off. After all, once you're told, they are not going to give you much time to get ...
The I've Got Nothing to Lose Negotiating Tactic
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2555 This technique is not ideal. It may have consequences after you join AND if you want this job and have reached an impasse, try it! SUPPORTERS:...
What Does It Mean When the Final Interview is Short?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2554 Someone messaged me in a panic because their final interview was short. What does it mean? SUPPORTERS: If you need a better resume, try TopRes...
Networking Mistakes: Letting Fear Keep You From Connecting
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2553 I was re-listening to Alex Banayan's book, "The Third Door" and was reminded of how fear paralyzes so many people from meeting someone they sh...
Negotiating Mistakes: Losing It
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2552 Boy! Losing your cool is such a mistake whether you are trying to negotiate for a salary increase internally or improving the job offer! SUPPO...
Whether You're an Individual Contributor or in the C Suite, Look The Part
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2551 In the US, too many people have gotten lazy about how they present themselves for interviews and/or meetings. Let me answer your job search an...
Creative Goal Setting Using The Decade Game
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2550 Carolyn Buck Luce has a mile long resume of achievements and along the way devised The Decade Game, an excellent way to set priorities for you...
Writing About Your Career When You Have a Lot of Experience
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2549 With kudos to @Claire M. Davis on LinkedIn, this is a great way to discuss your many years of experience in your resume (and in an interview, ...
Interview Questions for Leaders: What Qualities Should a Leader Demonstrate?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2548 Here is one of those tough interview questions that you might be asked as someone interviewing for a leadership role at a firm. SUPPORTERS: If...
What's The Difference Between a Job and a Career?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2547 There is a difference between a job and a career. Let me explain. SUPPORTERS: Explore my video courses for which will help you. www.TheBigGame...
Why You Should Take a Contract or Temp Assignment Instead of a Full Time Job
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are weighing taking a consulting contract or temp assignment, here are 6 reasons that advantage them over a full-time position. Let me answer y...
The Salary Negotiation Framework (and More)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2545 My guest is Brandon Bramley, The founder of The Salary Negotiator. We discuss his salary negotiation framework and much more related to negoti...
Resume Mistakes: Don't Use Cool Resumes
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2544 People spend a lot of time creating really cool resumes that don't help them get interviews. Crazy, huh? ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNT...
The Resume Mistake Non-Native Speakers Usually Make
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2543 If you're a non-native speaker of whatever country you're in, this is a mistake that is easy to fix and too few people do. I mentioned Grammar...
Recruiters Don't Tell You They Check You Out Online
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2542 Here's something else recruiters know that many of you don't--they will check you out online. SUPPORTERS: I have a number of great video cours...
Fighting Job Search Depression
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2541 Job search can become such a difficult process that some will fall into a terrible depression. Here are several steps that will help you get o...
Writing Resumes for Today's Skim Readers
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2540 Most of us have heard that people review resumes in 6 seconds or less before making a decision to interview or not. My guest, Virginia Franco,...
Job Offer Rescinded? What You Should Do?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2539 You received an email from the firm you were scheduled to join that your offer has been rescinded. How you act depends upon why the offer has ...
Negotiating Mistakes: Accepting a Deal on the Side
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2538 When I did recruiting, I negotiated a change to an offer "on the side" that was a mistake for this person. I fixed it but there was hell to pa...
Recession-Proof Your Career: Conduct a Skills Audit
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2537 This is another thing to do to recession-proof your career. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare www.TheBigGameHunter.us/skillshare (like Netflix for course...
Focus During Interviews
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2536 Like when dating, no one likes desperate people. Here's what to focus on instead. SUPPORTERS: Let me critique your resume https://thebiggamehu...
Helping Your Son or Daughter Successfully Launch Their Career
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2535 It can be a huge source of pressure for families to have your son or daughter graduate school and struggle to launch their new career. My inte...
Rules for a Compensation Negotiations
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2534 These are eight rules for negotiating compensation and salary you must follow. SUPPORTERS.: Improve your writing with Grammarly https://thebig...
Why Don't Companies Include Salaries in Job Descriptions?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2533 Although some locations now mandate salary info in job postings, most don't. Here's why. SUPPORTERS: Do you have a question or questio...
Mistakes People Make When Quitting
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2532 You've interviewed for a while and now it's time to give notice because you found a new position. Don't make any of these ten mistakes. SUPPOR...
Career Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2531 Today I'm going to talk with you about nine mistakes people make when managing their careers that will doom them to mediocrity. SUPPORTERS: Le...
Back on Monday!
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are back Monday through Friday beginning January 9, 2023.
Video Interviews--Make Eye Contact
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2530 It is important to set up your device for eye contact. Too many people don't. SUPPORTERS: My video interview courses TheBigGameHunter.us...
I'm An Older Worker. Where Can I Find a Job?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2529 Older workers find a rough time finding work. Where else can you look? That's what I cover. SUPPORTERS: Rent or purchase one of my video cours...
What's The Difference Between LinkedIn EasyApply and LinkedIn Apply?
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2528 When you apply for a job on LinkedIn, you may notice you can use Apply for some jobs and EasyApply for others. What's the difference? SUPPORTE...
I Hate My Job. How Long Do I Need to Stay?
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2527 Sometimes, you'll start a new job and discover it's not what you expected. As a matter of fact, you hate it, maybe the people you work with, o...
Let Me Talk to You About The Hidden Job Market
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2526 I saw an article on medium.com called, "I Was a Recruiter For 15+ Years And This is All I Know About The Hidden Job Market"; I think it gave s...
Are You Working for the Wrong Type of Firm?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2525 When people look for work, they often neglect where a company is on its lifecycle and look purely at the job and the tasks associated with it....
A Ridiculously Easy Way to Build a Personal Brand
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2524 We all know it's important to build a personal brand, but where and how do you start? "I don't have a lot of time. How can I do it easily?" Th...
How Do You Avoid Taking a Job With a Bad Boss or Manager?
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2523 A coaching client of mine had an interview where the hiring manager basically told her "I ask the questions and you give the answers. Later yo...
Interview Questions for Managers: How Do You Delegate to Your Team
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2522 This question might be asked of a less experienced manager to see how they think of and approach delegating work. SUPPORTERS: Skillshare www.T...
Interview Questions for Executives: What Do You Think Is The Most Difficult Part of Your Job as an Executive?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2521 If you work in senior leadership or the C-Suite and are interviewing for a position, explaining the most difficult part of your job as an exec...
Do You Know What Your Best Leverage Is When Negotiating?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2520 What is your best leverage when negotiating salary? SUPPORTERS: Grammarly https://thebiggamehunter.us/grammarly (Improve your writing with the...
Interview Questions for Managers: How Do You See People Fail as Managers
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2519: How do you answer this tough interview question for managers that will help you create a favorable impression with an interviewer? SUPPORTERS...
After They Ask About Your Weaknesses, Ask This
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2518 After they ask you about your weaknesses, or, at the end of the interview when they ask you if you have any questions, ask this question. SUPP...
Fighting Ageism in Your Job Search
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2517 Ageism exists AND there are things you can do to minimize its impact in getting interviews and more. This is a link to the interview I did abo...
Getting Them to Increase the Job Offer: Use the Competing Offer Tactic
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2516 The last minute 'I have another offer' is a tactic that works very well, particularly with contingency recruiting firms to get an employer to ...
Networking Mistakes: Only Networking With Your Own Generation
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2515 It doesn't matter where you are in your career. This is a common networking mistake. SUPPORTERS: Do you need help with your career? Schedule a fr...
Dealing with Ageism on Interviews
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2514 Ageism obviously exists. Here are a few easy ways to deal with it on interviews. SUPPORTERS: CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career H...
How Does The ATS Work?
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2513 How does an ATS work? How do you get your resume through the applicant tracking system? Let me explain. SUPPORTERS: Grammarly https://thebigga...
Why The Heck Do They Want Pay Stubs?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2512 Asking for pay stubs can only be asked in certain parts of the United States. Let me explain why they ask for them and how you should respond....
Tough Interview Questions for Leaders: Tell Me About a Mistake You Made
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2511 I don't think this question will be that hard for most of you but it is important to be convincing as you talk about what you learned from thi...
The Top 10 Lessons from 2500 Episodes of No BS Job Search Advice Radio Part 2
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2510 Today is the 12th anniversary of No BS Job Search Advice Radio. Thus, I am completing a 2 Part series that began with Episode 2500 about the T...
Using High Value Stories to Stand Out
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2509 If you want to be seen as one of the pack, you can present yourself like everyone else. My guest, Stever Robbins and I talk about creating hig...
Tough Interview Questions for Leaders: Tell Me About a Time You Had a Disagreement with a C Suite Colleague/Consultant/Board Member
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2508 Disagreements will occur among C suite professionals, just as they do at a staff level. How you resolve them is the focus of this question. SU...
Tough Interview Questions for Managers: What Does Your Ideal Work Environment and Culture Look Like?
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2507 What does your ideal culture and work environment look like? How do you contribute to building that ideal environment? This is a tough i...
Interview Questions for Managers: How Do You Set the Goals & Milestones You Set for Your Team?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2506 This is another tough interview question that someone at a manager level or above might be asked. SUPPORTERS: CareerFitter TheBigGameHunter.us...
Tough Interview Questions for Managers: How Do You Approach Someone About a Performance Issue?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2505 One of the realities of being a manager, a director, a VP or a leader in an organization is that periodically you have to deal with performanc...
Job Search Resilience
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2504 This interview with Stuart McCalla of Evolution was a thoughtful conversation about many different emotional subjects related to job search st...
Getting Ready for an Informal Interview
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2503 Starting with a story of my own about an informal conversation with my boss where I shot myself in the foot, let's talk about preparing for an...
Interview Q&A for Managers: How Has Your Management Style Changed with Experience?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2502 What makes the answer to this question so easy is that for 99% of people this is going to be completely true! SUPPORTERS: Skillshare www.TheBi...
Interview Q&A for Leaders: What Qualities are Most Important When Managing a Team
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2501 There are a million things that go into being an effective manager or leader of a team. As a matter of fact, saying that is how you start answ...
The Top 10 Lessons from 2500 Episodes of No BS Job Search Advice Radio Part 1
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2500 of the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search. No show is close to this one. Today is Part 1 of the top 10 lessons from the show. Part 2 ...
Interview Q&A for Managers: How Do You Recognize Incompetence? Excellence?
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2499 I think of this as a tough interview question for managers that offers you an opportunity to demonstrate how you manage and how you lead. SUPP...
Warning Signs to Look for in a Job Posting
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2498 Look for these four warning signs when you read a job ad you're thinking of applying. SUPPORTERS: GreenGeeks https://thebiggamehunter.us/green...
Interview Q&A: What's The Most Difficult Decision You've Had to Make?
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2497 This interview question can be asked of people at any level but will usually be directed at a manager level and above. There is a typical answ...
My Boss/My Manager Found Out I'm Looking for a Job!
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2496 How do you respond when your manager or boss finds out you're looking for another job? It isn't by insulting their intelligence and denying it...
Things Recruiters Know That You Don't: Your Personality Matters
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2495 Here is another example of what recruiters know that you don't-- your personality really does matter. SUPPORTERS: TopResumes https://thebiggam...
Creating and Building a Digital Career Brand
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2494 I know you hate the idea of thinking of yourself as a brand but the absence of any branding effort on your part results in you being a generic...
Portfolio Careers. What Is It and Why Should I Consider Having One?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2493 If you haven't heard the term portfolio career, I explained it and why it is important to have one, even if you're happy in your current posit...
Get More Recruiters Contacting You on LinkedIn
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2492 People who are looking for work are often upset that no one is contacting them on LinkedIn. Here are five things that you can do to improve yo...
Keep Your Company From Knowing You're Looking When You Update Your LinkedIn Profile
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2491 I’m in my mid-40s and all of this news about layoffs is making me feel insecure. I haven’t looked for a job, written a résumé or updated...
A Few Tools That Make a LinkedIn Premium Account Worthwhile
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2490 If you are someone who wonders whether to have a LinkedIn premium account, here are three tools that make it worthwhile to have one. SUPPORTER...
3 Simple Things That Will Help You Interview Like a Star
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2489 It isn't hard to interview like an all-star. These 3 things will help you do it. SUPPORTERS: Order one of my video courses and watch this week...
Reference Accumulation
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2488 You know you're going to need references so why do you scramble to put them together? Referring to articles written by Nancy Shield of IdealIn...
Interview Mistakes: Don't Let Yourself Get Distracted
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2487 I've been hearing about this from managers and HR people I coach who are meeting people in person again. Let me explain the mistake to you. SU...
Don't Make the Job Search Mistake of Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket.
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2486 Too often, job hunters make the mistake are putting all their eggs in one basket. This is why it's a mistake. SUPPORTERS: My video courses wil...
3 Things to Get Ready for a Final Salary Negotiation
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2485 You are about to get an offer or maybe you're going back for a final interview and you know they are going to ask you about the salary you are...
Using LinkedIn to Build A Strategic Network
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2484 LinkedIn carries so much weight with professionals today yet most people underuse it. Rachel Simon and I discuss how to build a strategic netw...
Can I Quit By Sending a Text
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2483 Someone recently asked me whether resigning a job by text is OK. I think there are specific circumstances where it is. In this video, I explai...
Who Knows About You?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2482 One mistake I see too many professionals make is that they are invisible outside of their own company, trusting that Mommy and Daddy company i...
Networking Mistakes: Thinking Email Is Good Enough
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2481 I was speaking to a group, and an attendee spoke about how his husband was back in the office and attending meetings that he might never have ...
Interview Mistakes: Letting Yourself Be Distracted
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2480 I've been hearing about this from managers and HR people I coach who are meeting people in person again. Let me explain the mistake to you. SU...
Transforming Your Job Search
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2479 When many of you think of job search, it is tedious, taxing and tiresome. It can also be transformative. My guest, April Mason, and I speak ab...
Job Search Mistakes: Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2478 Too often, job hunters make the mistake are putting all their eggs in one basket. This is why it's a mistake. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME...
3 Things to Prepare Before a Final Salary Negotiation
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2477 You are about to get an offer or maybe you're going back for a final interview and you know they are going to ask you about the salary you are...
I Have a Final Interview with HR. What Does It Mean?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2476 You've already had several interviews, and now they want you to talk with HR. Why? What does it mean? Here are the possibilities. SUPPORTERS: ...
Don't Sell. Influence on Interviews
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2475 You've already had several interviews, and now they want you to talk with HR. Why? What does it mean? Here are the possibilities. SUPPORTERS: ...
The Job Search Emotional Rollercoaster
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2474 Although I usually interview people to help people with the hard skills of a job search, my interview with Karen Litzinger, the author of "Hel...
A Story About Branding Your Relevance
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2473 I interviewed Fawn Germer right before the pandemic began in 2020 for the release of her book, "Coming Back: How to Win the Job You Want When ...
Warning Signs Your Interview Is Going No Where
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2472 These are 10 signals interviewers give people that signal that your interview will not result in any more. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUN...
Warning Signs There's a Problem or They're Not Sure
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2471 Sometimes, you'll go on a final interview and then they'll send a signal of concern. What's the signal? ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTE...
What Should I Do If They Give Me an Ultimatum?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2470 Harvard Business School Professor Deepak Malhotra offers advice about responding to an ultimatum. I add on a reminder about dealing with takea...
Finding Happiness, Career Fulfillment & Satisfaction
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2469 Too often, people struggle through life feeling unfulfilled, angry, and tuned out. In this interview, Alicia Ramsdell and I speak about regain...
How to Answer The Question "How Much Are You Looking For?"
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2468 Interviewers want to lock down your salary and expectations in the first conversation with you before you know anything about the job. Here's ...
After You Defer and Deflect the Screener About What You're Looking For
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2467 In a comment I made to a post on LinkedIn, I spoke about how to respond to the question of what you are looking for in the way of salary when ...
What We Got Wrong About Interviewing (Branding-Resumes-Job Search Networking)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2466 I've interviewed many many people and have spotted the flaw in many of your interviews and more. Download a free copy of What We Got Wrong Abo...
Remember to Start Recession-Proofing Your Career at Your Current Company
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2465 The launch point to everything you do to recession-proof your career starts with your current firm and buying time there so that you have opti...