By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter When I graduated from college, I wanted to be a lawyer. I wanted to become one because I used to watch the old TV show, “Perry Mason,” and was able to figure out the murderer every week for years on end. I also…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter I worked in recruiting for more than 40 years, filling more than 1200 full-time positions plus consulting assignments. I now coach job hunters with their searches, working worldwide with people in a variety of professions and careers.

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter I was pitched to contribute to an article about how people sabotage their job search. This is what I submitted to the journalist who chose to use my remark about job descriptions: 1. You only apply for jobs: Available statistics have shown that…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Job hunting can be a daunting and stressful process. You have to polish your resume, nail interviews, and network like crazy just to get a foot in the door. Now, advances in AI present intriguing new possibilities to give your job search a…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter You can read the full report here. While the federal government and media will trumpet 187000 new jobs created, they may not mention the downward revision of last month’s numbers by 30,000 from the already low numbers. More important, for those of you…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter There are benefits and negatives to sending a thank you note after a job interview. Here are 5 of each. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter If all the usual places aren’t getting interviews for you, try a few of these. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter In the 21st century, employees no longer have to stay confined to a single job for their entire careers. Instead, they can explore different roles and industries, taking advantage of the many opportunities available in today’s rapidly changing global economy. This concept is…

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter What does a company want to find out about you when they interview you? What are they trying to find out when they evaluate and assess you? In most cases, hiring staff or temporary workers starts out with a job description. …