No BS -career counseling: February 16, 2025

No BS -career counseling: February 16, 2025

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Share this. Sign up if you are not already. Click the Like button. Comment. Do things to help others need to find work. The nature of job data in the United States is radically changed with the March report for February. Why? US governments, federal, state and local, have … Read more

Hard interview question: Why have you been out of work so long?

6 Negotiation strategies for wages and benefits

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter In some economic times being out of work can be a pretty common situation for a long time. If you act defensively by attacking the interviewer, “what you mean. I’ve been out of work for so long,” or words that the interviewer could translate to the effect you’ve lost. … Read more

Boolean Search: Job & LinkedIn leads

Boolean Search: Job & LinkedIn leads

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Boolian search techniques can significantly improve your job search and network efforts, so you can target specific opportunities and connect with the right people. This article will explore how to use Boolian search effectively on platforms such as LinkedIn and Jobs Boards focusing on strategies tailored to university educated … Read more

Do you have to apply for jobs you are underbaluated for?

Do you have to apply for jobs you are underbaluated for?

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter People often hesitate to apply for positions where they do not meet 100% of the qualifications that fear immediate rejection. In many cases, however, companies prioritize potential, adaptability and soft skills rather than rigidly match every requirement. If you meet a majority of qualifications – especially core – and … Read more

How long does it take to find a new job?

How long does it take to find a new job?

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter A recent LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Survey reveals that job searches take longer than many could expect. More than half (53%) of active job seekers in the United States have been searching for at least six months, while over a third (34%) has been leading for one year or more. … Read more

Top Financial job for degrees

Top Financial job for degrees

Investment Banking Analyst: For those interested in funding high efforts. Involves contract structure, valuations and preparation of presentations for mergers and acquisitions or IPOs. Demanding but rewarding that offers quick learning and high earnings potential. Equity Research Analyst: Analyzes publicly traded companies, make purchases/sales recommendations and develop financial models. Requires strong analytical and research skills, … Read more

Public redundancies

Public redundancies

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Disclaimers are a difficult and sensitive topic that affects individuals and families. While companies sometimes have to make tough decisions, the way these decisions can be communicated to significantly affect those affected. Announcing redundancies by identifying “bad artists” is not only unprofessional but also extremely harmful. Such messages lack … Read more

No BS -career counseling: February 2, 2025

No BS -career counseling: February 2, 2025

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter Nearly 1000 people took me up on my January offering to become an insider on Jobsearch.community. The offer expired yesterday at midnight. In February, I offer 10% discount on my insider 30 and insider 60 packages that include all my content plus either a 30-minute or 60-minute session with … Read more

Stack: Decision between resignation, perseverance and acceptance in your career

Stack: Decision between resignation, perseverance and acceptance in your career

By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter I worked as a recruiter for more than 40 years before switching to career coaching. I did not make many job changes because I did very extremely well in the boom times. It was only under the busts of the economic cycles when clients disappeared (and a lot of … Read more

Be good against the recruiter: Care and Feeding Counseling

Be good against the recruiter: Care and Feeding Counseling

Be good against the recruiter: Care and Feeding Counseling By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter In 1972, I began my career as a recruiter. For the past five years I have been a career and leader coach. My coach, the man I referred to as “Swami” because he knew so many things that it seemed … Read more