Applying for a Job | Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

May 12, 2024Bytbgh-jeffInApplications, Applying for a Job, Ask The Big Game Hunter

Only 2% of Applications Are Getting an Interview. What Can You Do?

I read an interesting article on Workopolis that quoted an amazing statistic. The odds of being chosen for an interview are 2%

May 10, 2024ByJeffInAsk The Big Game Hunter

I’ve Submitted 100 Job Applications And Don’t Have a New Job!

I have heard this story from so many people in my careers headhunting and coaching. Here's what's wrong and what to do.

April 19, 2024Bytbgh-jeffInEx-Offenders, text

You Have to Disclose a Conviction

In this video, Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter discusses telling the truth about a conviction on an employment application when you apply for a job.

December 24, 2023Bytbgh-jeffInApplying for a Job, Recruiters

Do Recruiters Care When I Email Them?

Do the recruiters take the time sent of the email into consideration before looking at the candidates resume?

September 6, 2023ByJeffInNo B. S. Job Search Advice Radio

10 Dumb Things You’re Doing When Applying For Jobs (And How To Avoid Them!)

I've read more than 775000 resumes and boy! There are some dumb things people do when applying for jobs. Here are "The Big 10" dumb mistakes I've seen.

August 7, 2023ByJeffInAsk The Big Game Hunter, LinkedIn

Should I Apply to Jobs Through My LinkedIn Profile or My Resume?

Which is the better way to apply for jobs on LinkedIn? Here is my opinion.

August 7, 2023ByJeffInApplicant Tracking System

Reverse Engineering the ATS for Results

Applicant tracking systems. The ATS. Defeating it. Reverse engineering it for results. That's what my interview is about with Eleanor Meegoda from JobStep

August 3, 2023ByJeffInApplicant Tracking System, Applying for a Job, Ask The Big Game Hunter

Does HR Share Applications?

Since positions might have skills in common, does HR cross reference applicants with other openings?

July 28, 2023ByJeffInApplicant Tracking System, Ask The Big Game Hunter

Will They Contact Me Even If They Aren’t Hiring?

There is a specific word in the title that is the key to answering this question. Guess what the word is.

May 3, 2023ByJeffInAsk The Big Game Hunter, Mistakes

Why Was 1 Person Interviewed and Not the Other?

I've seen this scenario many times and the answer why one person is interviewed and not the other is very simple.

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