Career Coach Office Hours: February 6, 2024
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
I answered questions about #jobsearch. You can also message me on Linkedin before the show and I will answer it, too.
00:00 Intro and the hiccup
01:38 The return of #opentowork and the jobs report
06:51 It is said that ‘Writing’ is the most important yet Underrated skill of the century so i want to know how to learn it effectively? How it impacts our career & any mentors or books that could shed some light on it?
08:54 Could you work two jobs for a company at the same time?
12:40 What is the minimum amount of time you should know someone before asking for a job reference?
14:09 What does it mean if your job application is flagged as “too many applications”?
16:26 Can you re-apply at jobs after they’ve rejected your application but had reposted a position?
19:35 Why do recruiters sometimes reject candidates without informing them about their decision, even after thoroughly reviewing their applications and profiles?
21:43 Have you ever had an interviewer or hiring manager ask you “what brings you in today”? How did this affect you? Do you know what the intended effect of this comment is?
22:59 Are there benefits to job hopping. Staying at a company for decades seems obsolete
27:22 What is the best answer in an interview?
28:31 Outro
Getting Ahead of the Curve
ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER
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hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplace issues.
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He is the host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search with over 2700 episodes.
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