Why did you leave your last job?

Why did you leave your last job?

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter discusses how to answer this difficult interview question. It starts with courage When they asked the question, they try to make it seem like you should tell them intimate details of your life that is completely inappropriate to talk about an interview. They act … Read more

Chasing your dream

6 Negotiation strategies for wages and benefits

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter JC Escarra was a first Baseman with Baltimore Orioles when he was cut out of the team in 2002. Newlyweds he worked 5 jobs to continue to pay his mortgage loan and help care for his family. Uber Drive, Food Delivering, Compensation Teaching. He did what he could to … Read more

Interviewer someone with medically related hole in their background

Interviewer someone with medically related hole in their background

Interviewing someone with a medical related hole in their background By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter discusses how to respond to someone who has a medical related gap in their background. Why do employers avoid hiring people who have been unemployed for a while? Hi, I am Jeff Altman, Big … Read more

Meet me halfway

Meet me halfway

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter There is an old joke about a man asking for GD to win the lottery. He looks Skyward, prays and begging for him to win. This takes place for three years, when suddenly a burst of lightning and a flap of thunder recreates through an otherwise sunny day when … Read more

If you need a friend, get a dog.

If you need a friend, get a dog.

“If you need a friend you need to get a dog.” By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter The full quote from Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street is: “Have you ever wondered why fund managers can’t beat the S&P 500?” Because they are sheep and sheep are slaughtered. I’ve been in the industry … Read more

Why your job interview skills suck

Why your job interview skills suck

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Many job seekers find themselves reflective of previous interviews with a sense of disappointment and wonder what went wrong. Feelings of having “sucked” in an interview are common. This article is discussing several reasons why your job interview skills may fall short, which draws from expert insights and experiences … Read more

If you need to use the applicant’s tracking system

If you need to use the applicant's tracking system

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter I’m not a fan of applying through ATS. But if you have to, here’s what to do. The exit pack Hello! I’m Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter, and I’m not a big fan of applying for jobs through the applicant’s tracking systems, but sometimes you insist in people to … Read more

3 Effective ways of dealing with rejection during a job search

3 Effective ways of dealing with rejection during a job search

of staffnews.net Navigating in the sweltering waters in an executive job search can be scary, especially when facing rejection. This article provides practical strategies supported by industry experts to transform rejection into a powerful tool for growth. Experience how to consolidate resilience, perceive setbacks as opportunities and interpret rejection as invaluable feedback, not a measure … Read more

Who can help with a job search? The top 10 sources that can help you with your job search

6 Negotiation strategies for wages and benefits

The top 10 sources that can help you with your job search Whether you are a student who enters the workforce or the performing leader looking for a new position, it is often the most critical question you can ask yourself, “Who can help me with a job search?” After all, almost everyone knows that … Read more

What is so good about hiring team players in any way?

What is so good about hiring team players in any way?

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Punchline for the cartoon I once saw was: “He wasn’t a team player. Are you a team player, Watley? “ Not long ago, I was on vacation, and as often happen, my mind wandered to different things related to my work. For years I have joked with people about … Read more