By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter EP 3106 Tired of submitting resumes into the abyss? We tell you the truth: The best jobs are often never publicly posted. In this direct, no-BS episode, we cut through the fluff and reveal The Power of Informational Interviews. What Recruiters Know That You Don’t: They Don’t Fill …
Artificial intelligence has made job searching faster, but it has also made recruiting scams more convincing. Fake recruiters can now use AI-written messages, cloned voices, polished profiles, and realistic-looking job posts to lure candidates into giving away money, personal data, or access to their accounts. The result is a new generation of job scams that …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Most people think finding a job is a game of luck or secret handshakes, leaving them frustrated and stuck on the outside looking in. The reality is that the hidden job market operates on a predictable system of math and human relationships, not magic. This episode breaks down …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Click here if the video does not play properly. The highs and lows of job hunting are brutal! What Companies Look for When Choosing a Board Member ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search …
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In today’s rapidly evolving job market, one thing is clear: what you can do matters, but how you’ve learned to do it still plays an important role. At About Staffing, we analyze hiring trends and compensation data every day. By leveraging tools like the Hays Salary Guide, alongside real-time market insights, and drawing from millions …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Stop treating your job search like a marathon and start treating it like a series of tactical strikes. High-volume, low-intent applications lead to burnout; precision micro-sprints lead to offers. Learn how to dismantle the “long game” and dominate the market in just 15 minutes a day. Timestamps 00:00 …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter EP 3150 Stop blasting out resumes and getting ghosted. Most job hunters waste more time “researching” AI tools than actually applying them; this episode forces you to look at your calendar and choose the tech tier that actually fits your life so you can start landing interviews today. …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Most professionals approach their careers like they are standing in line at an exclusive nightclub. They are waiting at the First Door—the main entrance where 99% of the crowd stands, clutching their resumes and waiting for a recruiter to check the list. This is the world of “Apply …
As we celebrate 30 years of placing the best people in great jobs across Calgary and all of Alberta, one thing is clear: the hiring landscape has changed, but some fundamentals have not. At About Staffing, we like to say we are always a step ahead. Right now, one of the most misunderstood parts of …