If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ve probably noticed that in general, people are more optimistic tone about Canada’s job market. Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey shows that Canada’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.4% in July, down from 6.5% in June, while the economy added approximately 75,000 new jobs. After months of uncertainty, …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter This YouTube video is based on a video from the WGU Career & Professional Development channel is a presentation on utilizing AI tools to enhance one’s job search. The speaker discusses the benefits and limitations of AI in career development, highlighting the importance of human oversight and a …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Click here if the video does not play Don’t take it as defeat. It’s part of the process. How to Elicit Missing Information ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Well, this is a fun question! How do you think it will work? When You’ve Been Made Redundant, Fired, Laid Off, RIF’d The work I do is as a career and leadership coach. I help people with job hunting, hiring more effectively, managing and leading, workplace related issues, …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter EP 3017 Today’s show discusses common mistakes job hunters make, including assuming too much about a job during an interview, forgetting to thank interviewers, trusting recruiters too much, not networking effectively, and underestimating the importance of self-promotion. They also provide specific tips on how to avoid these pitfalls and succeed in your job …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter When professionals hit a wall in their job search, the default response is brute force. They dedicate four-hour blocks on Sunday afternoons to rewriting resumes, tailoring cover letters for dozens of job postings, or blasting out generic connection requests. This macro-effort yields remarkably micro-results. The issue isn’t a …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter A well-constructed personal marketing plan is crucial for prioritizing activities to help you achieve your career goals. Like any successful project, a good plan helps you organize your efforts, keep your productivity high, and stay focused on your objectives. Your plan defines your career direction and the steps …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter By Jeff Altman, The Big Game HunterLinkedIn and most job boards have an “easy apply” feature available to you. How effective are they? LinkedIn: Respond to LinkedIn InMails The Body Language Guide for Job Hunters ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter I listened to an interview given by Daniel Kahneman where he spoke about noise in our minds. It helped me think of this topic that I hope helps you head off a disaster in your job search. Job Fairs: Avoid the Cattle Call Hi. I’m Jeff Altman, The …
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 …