EP 3136 A generic cover letter stands no chance against the gatekeepers blocking your way.

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EP 3134 Getting a verbal job offer feels like a victory, but it's not the finish line. This video explores why a verbal promise lacks legal protection and explains why you should continue your job search until a written contract is signed.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – The excitement of the verbal offer: Is it the finish line?

• 0:56 – Decoding the "14-day wait" and why it poses a risk to candidates.

• 1:47 – Verbal vs. Written: Comparing the lack of protection to a "career safety net."

• 3:13 – The Golden Rule: Why you must keep interviewing despite the good news.

• 4:01 – A 4-step proactive strategy for handling a verbal offer professionally.

• 5:01 – Final takeaway: Being your own #1 advocate in your career.

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.

Subscribe to No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast in Apple Podcasts for job search with more than 3100 episodes.

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