No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
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Three times 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. 19h ago

    Spot and Avoid the Burnout Trap

    EP 3203 Don't let a fancy espresso machine and a foosball table fool you into repeating your past exhaustion. This episode breaks down how to pivot from a passive applicant to an active auditor so you can uncover a company's real work culture before signing a contract. Learn the exact operational questions and back-channel strategies needed to protect your boundaries and secure a sustainable career move. 0:00 – The Trap of Surface-Level Office Perks 1:02 – Shifting from Passive Applicant to Active Auditor 1:18 – Testing Corporate Values and Flexibility in the Interview 2:04 – Leveraging the Whisper Network for the Unvarnished Reality 2:47 – Filtering Online Reviews to Spot Systemic Burnout Patterns 3:44 – Finding a Balanced Employer That Respects Your Time 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. Follow me 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.

    Spot and Avoid the Burnout Trap

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 3d ago

    How to Work 3 Months a Year Without Ruining Your Retirement

    EP 3202 Stop trading your hard-earned retirement freedom for year-round part-time grunt work just to keep up with inflation. The 90-day seasonal sprint lets you inject fast cash into your savings during peak seasons, leaving the remaining nine months of the year entirely yours. In this episode, we break down the 11 best seasonal gigs on the market and how to choose the right one without destroying your physical health or triggering costly Social Security penalties. 00:00 – The Trap of Permanent Part-Time Work in Retirement 00:24 – The 90-Day Seasonal Sprint Strategy 00:40 – The Hidden Trap: Social Security Earnings Limits 01:06 – Filtering the 11 Best Seasonal Gigs by Lifestyle Profile 01:21 – Profile 1: The Remote & Sedentary Optimizer (Tax Prep, Customer Service, Tutoring, Bookkeeping) 02:27 – Profile 2: The Lifestyle & Outdoor Snowbird (Campground Hosts, Ski Lift Attendants, Golf Starters, Harvest Workers) 03:46 – Profile 3: The Community & Hustle Socialite (Retail, Stadium Security, Package Delivery) 04:47 – How to Match Hourly Pay Against the Physical Toll 05:27 – Next Steps: Finding Your Perfect Seasonal Role 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. Follow me 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.

    How to Work 3 Months a Year Without Ruining Your Retirement

  4. 5d ago

    The Strength of Weak Ties in Your Job Search

    EP 3201 Stop begging your close friends and family for job leads—they are the least likely people to help you find your next role. Real opportunities live on the periphery of your network with casual acquaintances and former colleagues who occupy professional circles you don't typically visit. This episode breaks down the science of "weak ties" and gives you a step-by-step strategy to turn distant contacts into active referrals without the social friction. 00:00 – Why Your Inner Circle Is the Wrong Place to Start 00:15 – The Science Behind "The Strength of Weak Ties" 00:35 – Strong Ties vs. Weak Ties: Breaking the Closed Loop 00:55 – How to Build Your 30-Contact Target Outreach List 01:16 – Why You Should Never Contact Your Top Prospect First 01:34 – The "Warm Door" Approach: Asking for Advice, Not Jobs 01:51 – Re-Establishing the Connection with Context and Ease 02:16 – How to Package a "Forwardable" Referral Email 02:42 – Giving Your Contact an Explicit "Easy Out" 02:59 – The Follow-Up Protocol: One Nudge and No Pestering 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. Follow me 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.

    The Strength of Weak Ties in Your Job Search

  5. Jul 20

    Why Self-Marketing Fails: Stop Selling, Start Solving

    EP 3200 Most people completely fail at self-marketing because they mistake it for arrogant bragging instead of demonstrating value. To stand out, you must treat self-marketing as a diagnosis—identifying a company's specific operational pain points and presenting yourself as the cure. Stop asking for a job and start positioning yourself as an indispensable problem solver who is ready to deliver measurable impact. 00:00 – The Self-Marketing Myth: Bragging vs. Demonstrating Value 00:16 – Shifting from Me-Focused Pitches to You-Focused Solutions 00:26 – The Title Trap: Why Job Titles Trigger Bad Stereotypes 00:41 – Future Passions vs. Legacy Skills: Stop Marketing What You Hate 01:10 – Cracking the Interrogation Trap: Turning Interviews Into Strategic Dialogues 01:54 – Accessing Expert Career Resources and Coaching 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. Follow me 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.

    Why Self-Marketing Fails: Stop Selling, Start Solving

  6. Jul 17

    How to Network Successfully as an Introvert Without Faking It

    EP 3199 Stop forcing yourself to "work the room" at loud, useless networking mixers that leave you drained. If you are an introvert, trying to mimic extroverted energy is a fast track to sensory overload and professional burnout. This episode lays out a clear, three-phase playbook to leverage your natural strengths—like deep preparation and strategic silence—to build high-value professional relationships without the fake persona. 0:00 - The Extroverted Networking Trap 0:59 - Phase 1: Pre-Outreach and Closing the Visibility Gap 2:26 - Phase 2: Mastering 1-on-1 Interactions and Strategic Silence 3:29 - Phase 3: The 24-Hour Meaningful Follow-Up 4:07 - Smart Resources for Your Career Move 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. Follow me 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.

    How to Network Successfully as an Introvert Without Faking It

  7. Jul 15

    Master the AI Skills That Can’t Be Automated

    EP 3198 Simply using AI as a tool means you are already behind the curve. As autonomous digital employees replace basic execution, the market value of standard digital tasks is hitting the floor. To maintain an edge, you must graduate from a task-performer to a system architect who orchestrates AI, human attention, and real-world connections. 00:00 - The Shift from AI Tools to Autonomous Systems 01:05 - Skill 1: The AI Agent Manager 01:42 - Skill 2: The Builder-Distributor Loop 03:11 - Skill 3: The Curator 03:37 - Skill 4: The Robotics Engineer 04:06 - Skill 5: The IRL Community Builder 04:58 - Becoming a Generalist Orchestrator #ArtificialIntelligence #CareerAdvice #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #TechSkills #Solopreneur #Automation #Robotics #Networking #SkillStacking 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. Follow me 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.

    Master the AI Skills That Can’t Be Automated

  8. Jul 13

    The Only Career Skill That AI Can’t Steal

    EP 3197 AI instantly dominates any task with a clear, standard answer, meaning traditional technical skills are rapidly losing value. To survive the next decade, your paycheck depends entirely on your ability to manage chaos, ask profitable questions, and master the final 10% of polish that machines miss. If you are relying on basic execution to protect your career, you are tracking straight toward obsolescence. 00:00 – The Death of Standardized Skills 00:32 – Why LeetCode and System Design No Longer Matter 00:53 – The Last Mile Rule: Squeezing Value from AI 01:46 – Career xG: Maximizing Real Networks and Reputation 02:37 – Outro and Hard-Hitting Career Resources 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. Follow me 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.

    The Only Career Skill That AI Can’t Steal
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Three times 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
  • Rating
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    © Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
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    No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

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