No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
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Three days per week, No BS Job Search Advice Radio delivers job search advice that will help transform job hunting into something far better. Hosted by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, No BS Job Search Advice Radio is easy-to-implement advice that will help you find work much more easily. It has been called "The OG of job search podcasts" because it has been online continuously since November 2010. For much more, visit JobSearch.Community. You can also schedule coaching with Jeff Altman there or become an Insider

  1. How to Become an Irresistible Hire

    26M AGO

    How to Become an Irresistible Hire

    EP 3131 Stop being just another invisible applicant in an #ats filled with resumes. This episode reveals the three-pillar strategy to flip the power dynamic, move from "vaguely a fit" to an "obvious solution," and make employers chase you. Timestamps 00:06 – The "Business of One" mindset shift. 00:55 – Pillar 1: Becoming the obvious solution to a specific pain point. 01:34 – Moving from a generic bio to a high-impact sales page. 02:48 – Why depth beats breadth for attracting inbound interest. 03:12 – Pillar 2: Using "Thinking Artifacts" to show how you solve problems. 04:13 – Why you must audition for your next role in public. 05:03 – Pillar 3: Lowering the hiring risk with a "Proof File." 06:09 – Flipping the interview into a collaborative working session. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    8 min
  2. Career Mistakes: Not Taking Charge of Your Career

    2D AGO

    Career Mistakes: Not Taking Charge of Your Career

    EP 3130 Stop waiting for a company to manage your career for you—they won’t. This episode breaks down the hard-won lessons from the Baby Boomer generation to show you how to pivot from a "loyal employee" to the CEO of your own professional life. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Hard-won career wisdom from the Boomer generation. 00:18 – Meet Jeff Altman: The "Big Game Hunter" and source of these career lessons. 00:46 – Lesson 1: The Myth of Security – Comparing the "Boomer Promise" of loyalty to the modern reality of self-reliance. 01:57 – Lesson 2: Career Red Flags – Real-world stories of "lazy loyalty" and ignoring the signs of stagnation. 03:29 – Lesson 3: Are You the CEO of Your Career? – Taking back control and managing your professional growth like a business. 04:32 – Stretch Yourself: The importance of seeking excellence over perfection. 04:52 – Lesson 4: Becoming Invisible – The "Danger Zone" of becoming an interchangeable cog in the corporate machine. 05:32 – The Power of Networking: Why 70–85% of jobs are found through connections. 06:13 – Lesson 5: Adapt or Be Left Behind – Staying relevant in a rapidly evolving workplace. 07:04 – Conclusion: The ultimate self-assessment—would you promote yourself? ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    8 min
  3. Networking Like a Leader

    6D AGO

    Networking Like a Leader

    EP 3129 Leaders are great networkers. Learn from how they do it. 00:00 - Intro: Shifting the focus from just finding a job to intentionally building a career. 00:19 - The Networking Divide: Exploring the different rulebooks used by average performers versus true leaders. 01:08 - Fear vs. Visibility: Moving past the "Stone Age" fear of being caught looking and embracing professional visibility. 02:16 - Inside vs. Outside: Why leaders prioritize external industry connections over just internal office politics. 03:22 - Strategy: Short vs. Long: Building a "professional Rolodex" as a long-term asset rather than a last-minute tactic. 04:10 - Leaders Network Up: The importance of connecting with business heads and industry influencers. 04:30 - The Winner’s Playbook: A breakdown of the repeatable mindset that separates those who thrive from those who just get by. 05:33 - Bonus Tip: How becoming a "winner" makes networking an effortless, natural process. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    6 min
  4. Strategic Interview Questions to Ask

    FEB 11

    Strategic Interview Questions to Ask

    EP 3128 The single most important part of your job interview happens after you think it’s over. Learn how to turn the "Do you have any questions for us?" moment into a high-impact investigation that ensures you're joining a winning team, and not walk into a trap. Timestamps 00:00 – The "Secret Weapon" hidden at the end of the interview. 00:50 – Flipping the script: Moving from candidate to investigator. 01:27 – The 30-60-90 Day roadmap question. 02:01 – Gathering intel on your predecessor. 03:09 – Decoding the team’s actual reputation within the company. 03:55 – The Manager’s Playbook: Questions for leadership roles. 04:54 – Motivation vs. Inspiration: The difference that defines great leaders. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    6 min
  5. The Cost of a Long Job Search

    FEB 9

    The Cost of a Long Job Search

    EP 3127 The ticking clock is not your friend. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    5 min
  6. When Following Up Backfires

    FEB 5

    When Following Up Backfires

    EP 3126 There are times when your desire to follow up can backfire on you. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    5 min
  7. AI and the Future of Your Job

    FEB 4

    AI and the Future of Your Job

    3125 This episode is based on an article posted by the World Economic Forum called "The Real Economics of AI and Jobs. " ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

    7 min
  8. Why Are You Applying for a Senior Role?

    FEB 2

    Why Are You Applying for a Senior Role?

    EP 3124 It is beyond me why you even think of applying for senior roles online. Timestamps 00:00 – The flawed logic of "applying" for senior roles. 00:38 – Where senior applications go to die: The Black Hole. 00:56 – Why the "Best Person for the Job" rarely comes from an application. 01:28 – The Recruiter’s Confession: "We don't respond to applications." 01:42 – How top companies actually fill senior roles. 02:14 – Breaking down the Recruiter Playbook: Headhunting and Referrals. 02:33 – Shifting your strategy: From "Better Applicant" to "Being Found." 02:48 – How to get on the radar of top headhunters. 03:11 – Transforming your LinkedIn profile into a discoverability magnet. 03:30 – Running a "Campaign of Visibility" for your next move. 03:42 – Final Takeaway: Stop applying, start being recruited. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier.  Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us.  You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of 25 Interview Questions and Answers, How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, Get Ready for the Job Jungle, Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, No BS Resume Advice, and Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. Receive free weekly suggestions and more. Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes. Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠  We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.

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Three days per week, No BS Job Search Advice Radio delivers job search advice that will help transform job hunting into something far better. Hosted by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, No BS Job Search Advice Radio is easy-to-implement advice that will help you find work much more easily. It has been called "The OG of job search podcasts" because it has been online continuously since November 2010. For much more, visit JobSearch.Community. You can also schedule coaching with Jeff Altman there or become an Insider

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  • Creator
    Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
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    © Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
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