Recruiting in 2027 has one defining problem: both sides of the hiring process now run on AI. Candidates use it to apply to more roles in less time, and employers use it to screen what arrives, which means more volume, less trust and a growing legal duty to explain automated decisions. This playbook covers what …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Putting the phrase, “References are available upon request,” does nothing to help you or your candidacy. Here, I offer another possibility. Accumulating References Hi! I’m Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter. I’m the head coach for JobSearchCoachingHQ.com and NoBSCoachingAdvice.com. This is Job Search Radio, done in video …
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, has become one of the most sought-after employers in tech. It grew from roughly 940 employees at the end of 2024 to about 5,300 by September 30, 2026, according to the IPO registration statement it filed in October 2026, and it is still hiring hard across research, engineering, sales and …
Your LinkedIn headline is the line of text that follows your name everywhere on the platform: search results, connection requests, comments, the “People you may know” panel, and every post you write. It’s often the only part of your profile a recruiter or prospect sees before deciding whether to click. Most people waste it on …
Developing Your Brand | The No BS Coaching Advice Podcast By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter A No BS episode about developing your personal brand. Hi, I’m Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter. I’m called The Game Hunter because I hunted down leaders and staff organizations for more than 40 years, You may have …
October 2026 Unemployment Stats: Give and Take in a Year-End Job Market As we move into the last stretch of 2026, the job market is being shaped by more than just the monthly numbers. Budgets are closing, plans for 2027 are taking shape, and both employers and job seekers are trying to work out what …
The ATS you choose in 2027 is no longer just an admin tool. It is the operating system of your entire talent acquisition function. The wrong platform costs you candidates, slows your hiring managers down, and leaves your TA team buried in spreadsheets. The right one can shorten your time-to-hire, lower your cost-per-hire, and give …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter You’re approaching the offer for your role. Here are a few do’s a don’ts to get you ready. A Lesson from Sports About the Importance of Preparation Before an Interview I’m Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter. I coach people and organizations to play big. Most of my …
One of the hardest conversations we have with employers isn’t about salaries, skills shortages, or recruitment timelines.It’s about change. For many organizations, they realize just how much one great employee can change the energy, productivity, and confidence of an entire department or company. The comparison is rarely obvious while you’re living through it.It only becomes …
Recruiters spend their days judging other people’s LinkedIn profiles. Then candidates do the same thing back. Before anyone replies to your InMail or accepts your connection request, they look at your name, your photo and your headline, and decide in a second or two whether you’re worth answering. A strong recruiter headline tells candidates what …