Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses whether you should be spending time in your  job search with job boards.  [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_7fkz4AgZI[/svp] This scenario happens pretty frequently , and if it is happening to you now, I hope you find this helpful. [spp-transcript]    Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter reminds you of all the people that are evaluating you when you interview for a job.   [spp-transcript] Today, let’s talk about 1 of the most underappreciated, under reminded about tips I can give you about job hunting.  There was a song many years ago with the refrain, “I’ll...Continue Reading

A job hunter who is learning  that references matter asks what s/he can do When his manager is getting a bad reference.   [spp-transcript]   Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this question and why it is asked.’ [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the features of the new LinkedIn Job Search app and how not to use it.   [spp-transcript] I want to talk with you about the LinkedIn job search app, currently in iOS only.  The app allows you to search for jobs through mobile device. Big deal. What they...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to get more people reaching out to you on LinkedIn.   [spp-transcript] Let’s talk today about LinkedIn and asked the question, “Why aren’t you getting enough calls or contacts from your LinkedIn profile?” Generally, there are 2 reasons. You haven’t made it easy enough for people to...Continue Reading

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 offer 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...Continue Reading

On today’s show, I add an extra twist to what you may be doing with your cover letter that will help you standout from the pack. [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as they think you need to know to take the job...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3urDT7lyAg[/svp] Is it normal and ethical for a potential employer to contact my ex-coworkers to ask about my work even though they are not the references that I had provided? [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you...Continue Reading