No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

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Three times per week, plus bonus short shows, No BS Job Search Advice Radio delivers job search advice that will help transform job hunting into something far better. Hosted by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, No BS Job Search Advice Radio is easy-to-implement advice that will help you find work much more easily. It has been called "The OG of job search podcasts" because it has been online continuously since November 2010. For much more, visit JobSearch.Community. You can also schedule coaching with Jeff Altman there or become an Insider

Recent Episodes

OCT 28, 2026
The 2 Sentence Ask for Informational Interviews
EP 3242 Most networking outreach fails because lengthy messages dump an unnecessary cognitive burden on busy leaders. This masterclass strips away polite fluff and hands you an exact, two-sentence outreach script paired with the strict 15-minute boundary rule to convert cold messages into high-impact mentor conversations. Master this simple framework to protect your target's time, establish immediate credibility, and get a definitive "yes" every time you reach out. Key Timestamps00:15 The Deleted Outreach: Why Walls of Text Fail on LinkedIn00:54 The Solution: Introducing the 2-Sentence Script Framework01:27 Deconstructing Sentence 1: Context, Intent, and Targeted Praise02:08 Deconstructing Sentence 2: The Specific 10-to-15 Minute Ask02:35 The Pro Move: Executing the Strict 15-Minute Rule03:03 The Power Move: Ending the Call on the Second to Win Respect03:28 The Psychology of Rapid Trust and Unsolicited Invites04:10 The Immediate Action Challenge: Putting the Script to Work ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier. Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us. You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of ✅ 25 Interview Questions and Answers, ✅How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, ✅Get Ready for the Job Jungle, ✅Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, ✅No BS Resume Advice, and ✅Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. ✅Receive free weekly suggestions and more. If you'd like to thank me for my advice and/or content, buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/JobSearchTV Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3200 episodes. Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠ We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.
4 MIN
OCT 26, 2026
What Recruiters Know: Proof of Thought Leadership Makes a Difference
EP 3241 Submitting standard resumes into digital application portals treats your career like a cheap direct-mail blast to buyers who aren’t actively looking. High-impact leadership roles don't live on public job boards; they belong to professionals who prove their competence through published research and strategic insight. Learn the exact 3-step framework to publish executive-grade white papers that reverse the hiring dynamic and turn recruiters into active pursuers. Key Timestamps 00:00 – The Digital Void: Why Sending Resumes Into Online Portals Fails 00:13 – The Mental Model Shift: You Are a B2B Enterprise, Not a Job Hunter 00:26 – The 95/5 Rule: Reaching the Lucrative Out-of-Market Career Pool 00:50 – Why Decision-Makers Distrust Self-Promotional Resumes 01:34 – Claims vs. Proof: Shifting from Resume Bullet Points to Documented Authority 02:16 – C-Suite Consumption Habits: The Data Behind Executive Reading Behavior 02:40 – The Mechanical Evaluation Model: How Published Research Spikes Candidate Value 03:34 – The 3-Step White Paper Playbook: Focus, Qualitative Data, and Validation 04:11 – Evergreen Shelf-Life: Creating an Inbound Lead Engine That Works While You Sleep 04:44 – Becoming the Sought-After Consultant: Flipping the Leverage in Career Placement ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier. Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us. You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of ✅ 25 Interview Questions and Answers, ✅How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, ✅Get Ready for the Job Jungle, ✅Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, ✅No BS Resume Advice, and ✅Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. ✅Receive free weekly suggestions and more. If you'd like to thank me for my advice and/or content, buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/JobSearchTV Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3200 episodes. Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠ We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.
5 MIN
OCT 25, 2026
How to Turn Generic Letters of Recommendation into Job Interviews
Vague praise like "hardworking" reads like a generic greeting card and kills your credibility with hiring managers. You must supply your recommender with a precise, metric-driven brief detailing your exact scope, required skills, and measurable results. Here is how to strip out the fluff and turn a generic letter of recommendation into a booked interview. ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier. Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us. You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of ✅ 25 Interview Questions and Answers, ✅How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, ✅Get Ready for the Job Jungle, ✅Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, ✅No BS Resume Advice, and ✅Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. ✅Receive free weekly suggestions and more. If you'd like to thank me for my advice and/or content, buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/JobSearchTV Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3200 episodes. Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠ We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.
1 MIN
OCT 24, 2026
Build a Side Door to Jobs with Strategic Volunteering
BONUS Sending resumes into online portals wastes your time and leaves your career trapped in the experience catch-22. Execute short-term micro-internships to eliminate hiring risk and prove your execution capability in real time. This single shift bypasses automated filters and moves you from an unknown applicant directly to a trusted insider. Key Timestamps 00:00 The Career Catch-22 and Strategic Volunteering 00:12 Why ATS Filters Treat Your Resume as a Liability 00:24 Engineering the Micro-Internship Side Door 00:35 Converting Proof of Work into Immediate Interviews 00:43 Job Search Coaching and Insider Resources ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier. Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us. You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of ✅ 25 Interview Questions and Answers, ✅How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, ✅Get Ready for the Job Jungle, ✅Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, ✅No BS Resume Advice, and ✅Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. ✅Receive free weekly suggestions and more. If you'd like to thank me for my advice and/or content, buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/JobSearchTV Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3200 episodes. Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠ We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.
1 MIN
OCT 23, 2026
How to Systematize Your Job Search and 2.6x Your Interview Conversion Rate
EP 3240 Spraying hundreds of resumes into corporate portals guarantees silence, depleted savings, and zero negotiating leverage. You do not have a credentials problem; you have an undisciplined pipeline problem. This episode breaks down the exact sales operational model required to beat the ATS bots, activate internal referrals, and lock in executive-level interviews. Key Timestamps 00:00 The Application Black Hole & The 75% Silence Trap 00:35 Conversion Rate Over Volume: The 6-to-1 Math Funnel 01:05 The Real Cost: Wasted Time, Depleted Savings, and Lost Leverage 01:23 Engineering the System: Target Pipeline & Pre-Application Triage 01:57 ATS Realities: Beating the Filter with Standard Formatting 02:53 Flipping the Script: Operating as an Active Sales Manager 03:24 The Referral Bypass: Sourcing Advocates Inside the Company 04:00 Empirical Proof: The 2.67x Dual-Focus Multiplier 04:26 Execution Rhythm: Dedicated Focus Blocks and the Friday Audit 05:14 Next-Level Strategy: Resources and Community Support ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because he makes job search and succeeding in your career easier. Schedule a discovery call to speak with me about one-on-one or group coaching during your job search at ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us. You will also find great info and job search coaching to help with your job search at ⁠⁠JobSearch.Community⁠⁠ You can get free copies of ✅ 25 Interview Questions and Answers, ✅How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch in 20 Seconds or Less, ✅Get Ready for the Job Jungle, ✅Diagnosing Your Job Search Problems, ✅No BS Resume Advice, and ✅Prove Your Worth First, Then Negotiate. ✅Receive free weekly suggestions and more. If you'd like to thank me for my advice and/or content, buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/JobSearchTV Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3200 episodes. Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/T⁠⁠heBigGameHunter⁠ We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. Not acknowledging his work or providing a backlink to ⁠www.TheBigGameHunter.us⁠ makes you subject to a $1000 penalty which you proactively agree to pay. Please contact us to negotiate the use of our content as training data.
5 MIN