Phishing attacks are no longer restricted to generic, badly written messages. They are now highly targeted, and many use artificial intelligence to appear authentic. The effectiveness of attacks has increased over the past year, despite a decline in the overall volume of IT phishing. In order to maximise their results, scammers now concentrate on high-impact …
In the world of employer branding, “authenticity” is the holy grail. We all know that a slick corporate video with hired actors and scripted lines doesn’t fool anyone anymore. Candidates want to see the real people behind the brand—their desks, their coffees, their challenges, and their triumphs. But here lies the paradox: How do you …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Click here if the video does not play properly This quote from Zig Ziglar breath about the mistake people make when they compromise. Decisions ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and …
Known for its cultural diversity, rich history, high quality of life, and sunny mild climate, San Jose continues to be the largest city in Northern California, the third largest in the state. San Jose is nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Bay Area. Highly skilled workers from all over the nation and the …
By Dawn Bowman Hiring employees abroad opens new opportunities for companies that want to grow their teams and reach global markets. It allows access to diverse talent, broader skill sets, and new ideas that can strengthen operations. Before expanding overseas, companies must understand the key factors that guide international hiring decisions. Each country follows its …
As the year winds down, many of us feel the familiar weight of deadlines, unmet goals, and constant comparisons to others, to our own expectations, and to the news cycle that often highlights inequality and excess. It’s easy to feel disheartened or to question our workplace realities when we see others seemingly thriving. But lately, …
Imagine This… Imagine your favorite football team recruited the best players in the world and paid them the highest salaries of any team. Imagine the potential! Now imagine that same team never practiced or trained, while every other team in the league invested time, energy, and focus into getting better. Over time, the best recruitment …
The churn of the recruitment market is relentless. One minute you’re swamped with roles, the next you’re chasing invoices. We’ve all been there. But the savviest in our field know that the secret to not just surviving, but thriving, isn’t about volume. It’s about value. While the generalist market becomes ever more saturated and automated, …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” – Gloria Steinem My son called this week while he was in New York with a friend. He lives in Vermont and works at a resort callled Twin …
Starting a new job in 2025 presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges, with workplace norms constantly evolving and expectations higher than ever. Research shows that first impressions have a powerful, lasting impact—over 70% of new hires decide within the first month if their role is the right fit, and nearly two-thirds find it difficult …