Do you have a visa? Don’t make this mistake

Do you have a visa? Don't make this mistake

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Discuss is a regular resume error people make working in the United States during an H-1B visa. This mistake causes people to angry individuals who were there to help them for jobs. Don’t just follow a company on LinkedIn. Tell them that you are … Read more

How did you sell an idea to your management team? What happened?

How did you sell an idea to your management team? What happened?

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter A good opportunity to tell a story. . . But don’t forget these three points when you tell it! Don’t focus on building the number of connections on LinkedIn Here is another of the tough interview questions that emerge. “How did you sell an idea to your management team?” … Read more

Job Interview? Bring your tablet

Job Interview? Bring your tablet

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter suggests bringing your tablet to an interview, especially if you are in a creative field. Career Rebuilding I’m Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter. I am referred to as Big Game Hunter because I have been hunting managers and staff for organizations for more than … Read more

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