The Big Game Hunter Blog

If you do with the right way, you will establish your references at the beginning of the job search so you know who they are and what they will say and can include them in an application when you fill one out. But, often, a lot of time goes by from the time that you...Continue Reading

Being desperate is a turnoff in dating AND it’s a turnoff in job hunting. On this show, I discuss “the stupid interviewing mistake” of seeming desperate and explain how to correct it. [spp-transcript] This one is about one of those stupid job hunting mistakes people make all the time. That mistake is appearing desperate. Have you...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWuKijaMMEM[/svp] In this video, I provide three different ways to find out who the hiring managers before conceding and applying through HR and the applicant tracking system. [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...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trw434XeE6k[/svp] The assignment will end in a few months. I don’t want to be unemployed when it is over. [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 take the job they after representing so they collect...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter speaks about the emotional toll job hunting can take and what you can do about it. [spp-transcript] I thought I would do a show about the emotional side of job hunting because most of what I deal with in the shows involves tactics… Strategies… Things along those lines. There’s...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses a creative way to use Facebook for job hunting. [spp-transcript] This is a creative tip and I say it’s a creative tip because it is an underutilized one. I know with Google, you are used to seeing advertising around the page and I’m sure you’ve noticed that Facebook...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePjqFWy4nvg[/svp] There is a price we pay to have the life and career we want. [spp-transcript] I want to speak with you today about this notion I have of playing big in the world. There is a price that you pay where you try to break out of the box that organizations try placing you...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvZVSpv8tQ[/svp] [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 take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet complement the skills needed to do...Continue Reading

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 position at graduation? If not, why not?” [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...Continue Reading