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This week, Jeff and I are tackling a struggle that almost every job seeker faces but rarely talks about: the discomfort of "tooting your own horn." We’ve been conditioned our whole lives to believe that bragging is rude, so when it comes time to write a resume or head into an interview, we suddenly feel the imposter syndrome kick in, just for sharing our successes. If you’ve ever felt like your work "isn't that impressive" or you're terrified of being called out for taking credit on a team project, this episode is for you. We’re here to give you permission to brag and show you how to do it with total confidence.We’re talking about:Why "it was just part of my job" is a resume-killerTwo specific tactics for including numbers when you don't have the exact dataHow to take credit for group projects without feeling like a liarTurning a demotion into a "high-stakes" success storyWhy your "work bestie" is the secret weapon for your resumeHow to "brag" about meetings where you didn't even speakThe "Over Method" for safe and accurate data estimationListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Download my FREE Job Search Starter Pack:https://greglangstaff.kit.com/free-resourcesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are tackling the "messy" resume. If you’ve ever looked at your work history and felt like it was too complicated to explain, you aren’t alone. There are so many variables (gaps for family or school, received a quick promotion, or navigated a company merger) that it’s easy to feel like your background is a puzzle that won't fit together. We’re here to show you that there is a neat, professional way to frame every single one of those "complex" situations so you can tell your story with confidence.This week, Jeff and I talk about:How to decide when to combine or separate job titlesStrategic ways to list company mergers and acquisitionsThe simple "gap filler" trick for education or family leaveHow to highlight interim leadership and temporary rolesStructuring project-based work and consulting blocksDownplaying irrelevant recent roles to pivot back to a former industryWhy a long tenure at one company isn't the problem you think it isListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Download my FREE Job Search Starter Pack:https://greglangstaff.kit.com/free-resourcesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are diving into one of the most critical parts of your resume: branding and skills. We’re breaking down how to frame your professional story so that hiring managers can see your value in just a few seconds, without you feeling like you're "bragging" or overcomplicating things.In this episode, we cover:Using professional titles to control the “anchoring bias”The difference between a job title and a professional titleHow to list skills you’re still learning by using the “enthusiast” tagWhy you should deprioritize most soft skills in your skills listThe "one-time" rule for qualifying your experiencePrioritizing hard skills and industry terminologyHow to use a job description as a cheat sheet for your skills sectionListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Download my FREE Job Search Starter Pack:https://greglangstaff.kit.com/free-resourcesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Applying for jobs through online portals can feel like sending your resume into space. It’s frustrating when you spend hours on a beautiful design only to have the system scramble your information. This week, Jeff and I are demystifying the "robot" reading your resume and how to work WITH the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).This week, Jeff and I talk about:The reality of how ATS scanners "read" and rank your resumeWhy "Easy Apply" might be hurting your chancesThe critical step of correcting autofill errors in application portalsDesign "no-nos" like Canva templates, excessive text boxes, and complex graphicsHow to use keywording to jump to the top of the pileThe "hidden text" myth and why you should never use itFinding the balance between ATS-friendly and human-friendly designListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Download my FREE Job Search Starter Pack:https://greglangstaff.kit.com/free-resourcesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are diving into a frustrating reality for many job seekers: applying to dozens of roles and hearing absolutely NOTHING back. It is so easy to feel like you are the problem, but in reality, this is often a strategy problem. We want to help you move from being ghosted to getting the interview calls you deserve.In this episode, we cover:Why a 1-in-12 interview ratio is actually a healthy goalThe “Resume Problem” vs. the “You Problem”How to turn boring responsibilities into high-impact evidence storiesWhy you should never use Canva templates for your resumeThe trap of “Easy Apply” and mass applying indiscriminatelyWhy meeting 70% of the job requirements is often enough to applyHow to handle being passed over for an internal candidateListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are tackling one of the most stressful topics for any job seeker… gaps in your resume. It is so easy to feel like a few years, months, or even weeks away from the workforce makes you "unhirable," but we promise you that is just not the case. Whether you were caring for family, traveling, or just taking a breath to find the right fit, these periods are incredibly common and completely manageable when you have the right strategy.In this episode we’re talking about:Why resume gaps are never a dealbreakerUsing "Leave" terminology instead of "Unemployed"The magic of "Family Care Leave"How to list gaps like a regular jobTurning volunteer roles into powerful experienceThe secret to "faking it" with consulting or freelancingHow to explain the gap in an interviewUpskilling during your time offListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Getting laid off is tough, and if it has happened to you, the first thing Jeff and I want you to know is that it’s not your fault. It’s a failing of the company, not a reflection of your worth. This week, we’re talking about how to handle the immediate aftermath of a layoff and how to turn this challenging moment into a massive professional advantage. We want to help you process the news, manage the logistics, and get back into the game stronger than ever.In this episode, we’re talking about:The very first thing you should do after being laid offHow to share the news without damaging your professional reputationThe one thing you should never do in a LinkedIn post about your layoffWhy a layoff doesn't actually look bad on your resumeWhen and how to explain employment gaps to recruitersUsing your time off to upskill and become a better candidateCreating a job-search schedule to avoid burnout and stay motivatedListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Download Greg's FREE Layoff First Aid Kit: https://greglangstaff.kit.com/layoff-first-aid-kitGreg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and Greg are diving into a very upsetting topic: how to spot a layoff coming. If the thought of an impending layoff gives you anxiety, you are not alone. We’re going to give you the clear signs and practical steps you can take right now to protect yourself and turn a negative situation into a career relaunch.In this episode, we cover:Obvious red flags that mean a layoff is comingWhat “Right Sizing” really means (and how companies use it)How to make yourself indispensableWhy getting laid off is the "perfect out" for your next job interviewWhat to gather RIGHT NOW while you still have access to company filesThe 3 things companies look at when deciding who to cutHow being laid off can launch you into a better jobListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Download Greg's FREE Layoff First Aid Kit: https://greglangstaff.kit.com/layoff-first-aid-kitGreg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are tackling the hardest interview questions that give every job seeker anxiety. We will discuss the questions that feel like traps and the one that can cost you the job offer or thousands of dollars if you answer wrong. Jeff and I will be giving you strategies and reading sample answers so you’ll know EXACTLY what to say.In this episode, we cover:How using a simple "cheat sheet" in your interview to look extremely preparedHow to prepare for the toughest questions without sounding rehearsedWhy they ask, "Why are you leaving?"The subtext of "Tell me about yourself"The worst weakness you could ever say in an interviewHow to answer the salary expectation question without naming a numberWord-for-word, dynamite answers to the hardest questionsListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job... NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Practicing your interview answers feels awkward. We get it, but hear us out: you won’t sound robotic or scripted, you’ll just sound prepared. This week, Jeff and I are breaking down how to predict interview questions and structure every answer to impress the hiring panel.  In this episode, we cover:The myth that practicing makes you sound roboticThe #1 most important skill for a strong interviewer: storytellingHow to predict every situational interview question (it's in plain sight!)The essential STAR method for behavioral questionsWhy the "CARL" method is actually betterGetting over the awkwardness of practicing your answers out loudThe ideal, concise length for a powerful story (Hint: It's not 5 minutes)The one thing candidates did that bothered interviewers the mostListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Employers are scared that you're putting on an act during your interview to trick them into hiring you. In this episode we’re breaking down the practical ways to earn the interviewer's trust so they believe you'll stay long-term and try your best while you’re there.This week, Jeff and I talk about:Why the first question is so importantHow to handle the "How are you?" questionSetting the right tone for the interviewThe mistake of staring at only one person in a panel interviewThe dangers of making commentary on your own performanceHandling handshakes and when to offer oneWhy "Walk me through your resume" is a question of opportunityBringing the most energetic version of yourselfListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

When is the RIGHT time to leave a job? Should you hold out for a promotion or move to a new company? Are you staying too long? Or worse, leaving too quickly? In this episode we discuss the perfect timing for your next career move so you can maximize your salary potential.This week, Jeff and I talk about:The ideal job tenure for showing growth and increasing salaryWhy job hopping can lead to pay raisesThe danger of having a "pattern of short stints" on your resumeHow staying in a job too long hurts your wallet, not your resumeWhen a promotion in the first six months actually looks greatClear signs that a layoff is coming (and what to do next)Valid reasons to quit a job without having a new one lined upHow to talk about leaving a job too soon in an interviewListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I dig into one of the most terrifying career moments: realizing your new job is not what you signed up for! Based on real horror stories submitted by listeners, we react, break down the red flags, and share practical advice for when a new job goes sideways. In this episode, we cover:Spotting job red flags before you startHow soon is too soon to quit a nightmare jobWhat to do if the job is not as advertised on day oneHandling the classic "bait and switch" offerHow to explain a short job gap to future employersProtecting yourself from job nightmares long-termWhen to give a new job more time (and when to run)Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are tackling one of the biggest causes of job searching stress: employment gaps. We want you to know that having a gap is normal and okay, and it's not the massive disadvantage you might think it is. In this episode, we cover:Why a pattern of gaps is the real red flagHow long you can be unemployed without needing an explanationHow to structure your resume to explain or hide your gapCreative ways to fill your resume gap to get hiredA simple, intentional script for explaining your gap in an interviewListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

References are the last step of the hiring process. Who you ask will have an impact on if you get the final offer. This week, Jeff and I break down the whole reference process to help you understand the behind the scenes and the importance of building a strong network. We’re talking about:The purpose of reference Who to list (and who not to list)When and how to ask people to be a referenceAsking your current manager for a referenceHow managers will do "backdoor" reference checksListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

A BIG confusion we hear from job seekers is which resume type they should be using? CV, Traditional, Modern Traditional, Functional? This week, Jeff and I break down the different types of resumes and, more importantly, tell you exactly which format you should be using to stop the confusion and get more interviews.In this episode, we cover:Why the "functional resume" is a bad ideaThe difference between a CV and a modern traditional resume How to handle your entrepreneurial or side hustle experienceHow to adjust your resume for technical or creative fieldsWhat to do if your resume over a pageThe essential elements of a "master resume"Listen in to give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :)Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This episode could be worth TENs of THOUSANDS of DOLLARS for you! We’re talking about negotiating salary, bonuses, benefits, perks, vacations, conditions of work, hours, vacation and more! When we get a job offer… there is so much to consider before we give them our answer. Answering too quickly without thinking everything through could make you look bad and having you leaving a LOT on the table. This week, Jeff and I go over: Negotiating a higher salary without damaging the relationship (including exactly what to say)How much you should ask for when you’re negotiating salaryWhat to say if you have one offer and you’re waiting on another Huge mistakes people make in negotiation What else we can ask for (extra vacation days, improved job title, bonuses, etc.)Red flags in a job offerListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I are talking through one of the most critical elements of your job search… NETWORKING! Don’t be scared… we’re going to talk about how to build your network in a way that makes job searching easier and faster, WITHOUT ever having to attend an awkward networking event or anything scary like that!We’re talking about: Word-for-word scripts for making new connectionsNetworking mythsHuge networking No-No’sWhen and how to make new connectionsGetting jobs using your existing networkExpanding your network Networking without being awkward Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

LinkedIn is a high-stakes environment. If you make a mistake on your profile, the whole world can see it and it could be preventing you from landing jobs that you’re perfectly qualified for. This week, Jeff and I are going to make sure that you’re aware of all the most common LinkedIn mistakes so that you don’t make them on your profile.Major LinkedIn mistakes that we talk about include: Profile picture no-no’sAI LinkedIn blunders Huge Experience Section MistakesRuining connections The Myth of Easy ApplyAvoiding cringy “fake” postsMuch More!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, I kicked Jeff to the curb in order to interview one of the most impressive people I know, David Ip Yam. David skyrocketed his career to an executive position by age 31, as well as starting and running 2 businesses, winning dozens of awards, and maintaining a very impressive 6-pack.While sharing his story, David gave amazing insights on things like:What strategies you can use to rise up in your industry (quickly)How to get promotedWhat “high-performer” behaviors look likeCreating an action plan for your own career growthWhat he looks for when hiring his own teamDeciding what professional development will elevate your career Much more!And I promise, Jeff will be back next week!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Today, Jeff and I talk through one of the most substantial challenges facing job seekers today… ageism. This is a deplorable pattern from employers and it’s getting more rampant every day. Sadly, it’s on us to protect ourselves. This week, Jeff and I talk about:When your age becomes a problem How employers can spot your age on your resumeHow to hide your age on your resumeWays to mitigate concerns about your ageSo much more!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Have you ever been afraid that you made a big mistake on your resume? Well, tune into NEXT JOB NOW this week and you’ll know for sure… which might feel terrible at first, but it’ll help you to never make another mistake again.This week, we cover:ATS formatting mistakesThe WRONG way to explain gaps in your resume Costly resume keywording errorsMissed opportunities caused by bad bullet points Age discrimination risks you face Tricks hiring managers use to lowball you on salaryCommon ways most people UNDERSELL themselves (without knowing it)So much more!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Ever feel like you’ve had the worst job search experience ever??? Well… you haven’t. Today, Jeff and Greg discuss the absolute worst “Job Search Horror Stories” they’ve ever come across (including a couple doozies of their own). Tune in to:Learn from other people’s mistakesUnderstand sneaky / underhanded hiring tactics to look out forFeel a bit better about your situation by comparison to these others.And if you’ve have your own job search horror story to share, send Jeff an email at [email protected] and we’ll (anonymously) feature you next time we do an episode like this!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Greg and Jeff have spent 10+ years each hiring (including Greg’s background as a recruiter) and today they’re sharing all the insider secrets on hiring so you understand exactly what the hiring managers are thinking when they’re hiring so you can tell them exactly what they want to hear in your resume, cover letter, interviews, and more.- Who gets cut by the ATS scanners- What hiring managers look for in a 10-second resume scan- How hiring managers choose who to interview- What makes a resume stand out- Why salaries are kept secret before hiring - The impact of referrals on your application- How to make an interview panel like youListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, we’re doing our first real deep dive into LinkedIn! LinkedIn is the most powerful job search “social media” and it’s also the Biggest Job Board in the World! If you’re job searching, you need LinkedIn. In this episode, we cover: - What recruiters are looking for on LinkedIn- Building an impressive LinkedIn profile- Avoiding SCAM JOB OFFERS on LinkedIn - Picking a Perfect Profile Picture- Keyword Optimizing Our Profiles- Using the “Open to Work” banner (or not)- And More!!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, we’re answering the big questions around AI and Job Searching. This is a rapidly evolving arena and we need to stay on top of it! In today’s episode, we cover: - How employers use AI to scan your resumes- What AI features we need to be aware of in an ATS scanner- How we can use ChatGPT to understand what hiring managers want- How to use AI to write better bullet points- What are the dead giveaways that we used AI to write our resume- What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when using AI on your resume- Some word-for-word prompts you can use for your job searchListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

Wait, wait, wait! I know you’re thinking… who gives a care about cover letters? This. Stuff. Matters. I know it’s boring to write them, but listen to this episode and your days of painful cover letter writing are behind you. This week, we’ll cover: - When (if ever) are cover letters actually read?- Do we need a new cover letter for every job application?- How do we write a cover letter FAST?- How do we write a modern “easy-scan” cover letter?- What to talk about in our cover letter to impress the reader- How to not sound too confident or too meek- How to stand out from the crowd!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, Jeff and I talk about the important tweaks and changes you NEED to make to turn a great resume into one that GETS THE JOB. We (mostly me, Greg) tell you exactly how to do the following things quickly and easily, so you’re not spending hours applying to each job:- Finding keywords and adding them to your resume (the right way)- How to figure out what employers want - What to say to position yourself as the TOP candidate for your target job- Creating the PERFECT key skills section - Writing bullet points that WOW hiring managersListen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week, we are doing a deep dive on one of the most mysterious (and critical) topics in job searching… ATS scanners! Jeff and I are going to pull back the curtain and answer the big questions about ATS scanners including: - How do we get our resumes past the ATS scanners?- What are the ATS scanners even looking for?- How does keywording work and where do we find the right keywords?- What makes a resume ATS-friendly?- How do we “win” during the 6-second ATS recruiter scan?- Much more!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best chance of landing your Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This week we cover the most important part of resume writing...the experience section! We touch on:What experiences to include and excludeHow to write AMAZING bullet points that win hiring managers overThe BEST (and worst) action verbs How to quantify your accomplishaments in your bullet points (even without exact numbers)How to list promotions/job changesWhat to do with part-time roles and volunteer workAnd much MORE!Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

In our 3rd episode, Jeff and I are tackling some BIG questions (and busting some major myths) around how to keyword-optimize our resumes for ATS scanners and build a professional brand that hiring managers will be drooling over. We cover topics including: - How to find the right keywords and where to put them in your resume- How to trigger ATS scanners to know you’re a strong candidate- How to impress the hiring manager in the first 5 seconds they see your resume- What goes into a good Professional Summary (and how you can make it pop)- What makes a good resume bullet point- How many jobs you should be applying to- How much you need to tailor your resume for each applicationGreg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

This is a follow up on our first ever episode!!! This week, we’re covering Greg’s top resume advice to make yourself look like the perfect candidate including: - Professional Summaries- Key Skills / Areas of Expertise- Resume layout/design- ATS Optimized Resumes- Writing amazing resume bullet points- Clearing up unclear job titles- Identifying and conveying your professional value propositionHow do we give ourselves the best chance of landing our Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews

It’s OUR FIRST EVER EPISODE!!! This week, we’re covering the absolute essentials around resume writing including: What NEEDS to go in your resume? How do hiring managers choose who to invite for an interview? How do we make sure we get chosen for an interview? What is an ATS scanner and how does it rank our resumes/applications? How do we get more interviews with our resume? How do we give ourselves the best chance of landing our Next Job… NOW :) Greg’s FREE Resume Template is available here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-templatesGreg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJYGreg’s Resume WRITING Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/must-hire-packages  Greg’s Resume REVIEW Services can be found here: https://greglangstaff.com/resume-linkedin-reviews