The Trap Everyone Falls Into
No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio
The 'Best' Is a Trap
Jeff Altman explains why aiming to be 'the best' candidate is subjective and a losing comparison game.
EP 3123 From the book, "ONLYNESS: The No BS Playbook for the AI Age PDF we discuss the trap almost everyone falls into in their job search and career.
00:00 - IntroductionThe hosts introduce the "No BS Job Search Advice Radio" and the core topic: flipping the traditional job search mindset.
00:11 - The Book RevealIntroduction of Jeff Altman’s book, Onlyness: The No BS Playbook for the AI Age, which serves as the foundation for the episode's advice.
00:29 - The Trap of Being "The Best"Discussion on why trying to prove you are the "best" candidate is a fundamental mistake that most job seekers make.
01:13 - The Race to the BottomAn explanation of why competing to be the best is a losing game: it's subjective, invites direct comparison, and ultimately leads to salary haggling.
01:45 - The Power of "Onlyness"The hosts explain the alternative strategy: shifting from "comparison" to "differentiation." The goal is to stop being an apple in a barrel of apples and become an orange.
02:31 - Generalist vs. Specialist (Concrete Example)A practical comparison between a general "Director of Marketing" (a commodity) and a "Market Entry Specialist for EU Fintech" (a niche authority).
03:23 - The Critical QuestionThe hosts present the most important question you should ask yourself: "What makes you the only one who can do what you do?"
04:06 - Where to Find the BookDetails on where to purchase Onlyness (Amazon, Audible) or how to get it via the JobSearch.Community.
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