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 …
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 …
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Here are some ways in which people over 50 can sabotage their job search: Failing to Include a Photo on their LinkedIn Profiles: Mature workers might not include a photo because they are concerned about ageism. However, omitting a photo can make people seem untrustworthy or as though …
Are you looking for a new job, or interested in leveling up? Job Search Radio is your go-to resource for insider tips on job hunting and growing your career. Here’s your host, Jeff Altman. Hi, this is Jeff Altman, the Big Game Hunter, and you’re listening to Job Search Radio. You know, I’ve been a …
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 …