By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter I sang with a band when I was in college. I was the weakest link among the performers, but I loved to sing, loved being in front of an audience and I just loved the thrill of performing. This was the 60s, and…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter So when the music’s over When the music’s over, yeah When the music’s over Turn out the lights Turn out the lights Turn out the lights Well the music is your special friend Dance on fire as it intends Music is your only…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter In a job interview, you won’t immediately know if the company is toxic or not. After all, it’s just an interview. There are no second chances to scope out the workplace with your senses. An interviewer might ask you if you have any…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Significant gaps in employment on a résumé are seen as a red flag by many recruiters. While a steady work history is linked to dependability and integrity, unemployment has a bad connotation. Those with gaps in their employment history risk being perceived as…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter From the minute we begin looking for jobs until our last day on the job, our work consumes a significant percentage of our energy. We schedule our family lives, interests, and responsibilities around our work hours to guarantee we can attend to work-related…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter It’s not uncommon to feel stressed, anxious, and even fearful in today’s challenging and rapidly changing world. But we also live in an age of unprecedented access to information and opportunities for self-advancement. However, instead of focusing on what is possible now, many…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Age bias is real, but it doesn’t have to be your reality. In today’s job market, it’s common for older workers to feel like their age is a major roadblock to finding new opportunities. Many older job seekers are afraid that potential employers…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter A recent article in the Wall Street Journal called, “Hiring is Hard Enough. Now New Workers Are Vanishing Before They Even Start” highlighted the issue of new hires not showing up for their first day. The introduction to the article tells the story…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Career branding is becoming increasingly crucial for job prospects in the age of Big Data and AI. Employers look at your cover letter and résumé to see if you’re a suitable fit for the position. Career branding demonstrates who you are as a…