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

Corporate Ghosting

Corporate Ghosting

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter It is ridiculous that employers, large companies, small businesses, it doesn’t matter. It’s ridiculous that you joking job hunters after complaining about job hunters asking you. 10 Error Companies Make With Your Employment Process I was talking to someone today who had one last interview at a big company … Read more

Career Coach Office Time: February 25, 2025

Career Coach Office Time: February 25, 2025

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter I answered questions about #jobsearch. In the future, if you are unable to participate in Live, mark that you are attending LinkedIn, notify your question to me there and see the repetition. 00:00 Intro 02:52 How can you find out if a public company is healthy enough to give … Read more

Strategies for Success – Key themes

Strategies for Success - Key themes

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Based on the book, ⁠Career Agility: Strategies for Success⁠ This book promotes a proactive and reflective approach to career management that emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself, navigating career -dilemmas and developing adaptability in a rapidly changing world of work. It is less about stiff planning and more about … Read more

Who are your enemies? | Jobsearchtv.com

Who are your enemies? | Jobsearchtv.com

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter This is a question that is asked to perform job hunters by older professionals they are interviewing. There is a way to do this best. Here I discuss it. Top Financial job for degrees One of my coaching clients was on an interview this past week and was asked … Read more