When a recruiter says, “the hiring manager sent your resume to me and asked that I reach out,” is that a generic message or was the manager really interested? That’s the question I answer on this show can the short answer is, “It depends.” That’s a subject for today’s show; I’ll explain. [spp-transcript] Do you...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3-ASGxxvbg[/svp] I believe there are lessons that can be learned from the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Sec. Clinton that you can apply to your job search. Both made mistakes that you can learn from. [spp-transcript] Today, I want to point out another one of those lessons that’s coming from this year’s presidential...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to discuss your performance metrics in your resume for greatest effect. [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...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhB5uiSVmio[/svp] Someone asked me a question about finding a job without a college degree. He has been on interviews and been rejected solely because of the lack of a degree. He asked what he should do. There is also information here for those of you who do have a degree but have been rejected because...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OCA50mXn_k[/svp] Too often, people keep yielding ground to their fears until their universe becomes tiny. What we do you to give into fear? [spp-transcript] What’s scaring you? What’s keeping you from having the life that you want? How did you find yourself in your current circumstances where you know you could be doing things differently, know...Continue Reading

What are some of the direct ways to actually get a job without the mambo jumbo stuff? [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 they after representing so they collect their payday. The...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses the top job interview mistake that too many people make and how to avoid it. [spp-transcript] Today I want to talk with you about one of those tragic and completely avoidable job interview mistakes that too many people engage in. I was reminded of it when I asked...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRG3OJRApE[/svp] Too often, people fall for stuff that recruiters say to them and blame employers. In this video, I illustrate one of those classic examples of recruiter BS. [spp-transcript] Do you really 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...Continue Reading

The September 20, 2016 edition of No BS Coaching Advice Ezine   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 their payday. The skills needed to...Continue Reading

Someone asked this question and I thought I would share my answer with everyone. There are quite a few reasons why companies don’t share that information. On today’s show, I offer the major reasons they don’t. [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as...Continue Reading