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 salary
• Why job hopping can lead to pay raises
• The danger of having a "pattern of short stints" on your resume
• How staying in a job too long hurts your wallet, not your resume
• When a promotion in the first six months actually looks great
• Clear signs that a layoff is coming (and what to do next)
• Valid reasons to quit a job without having a new one lined up
• How to talk about leaving a job too soon in an interview

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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 start
• How soon is too soon to quit a nightmare job
• What to do if the job is not as advertised on day one
• Handling the classic "bait and switch" offer
• How to explain a short job gap to future employers
• Protecting yourself from job nightmares long-term
• When 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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 flag
• How long you can be unemployed without needing an explanation
• How to structure your resume to explain or hide your gap
• Creative ways to fill your resume gap to get hired
• A simple, intentional script for explaining your gap in an interview

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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 reference
• Asking your current manager for a reference
• How managers will do "backdoor" reference checks

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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 idea
• The difference between a CV and a modern traditional resume 
• How to handle your entrepreneurial or side hustle experience
• How to adjust your resume for technical or creative fields
• What to do if your resume over a page
• The 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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 salary
• What 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 offer

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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 connections
• Networking myths
• Huge networking No-No’s
• When and how to make new connections
• Getting jobs using your existing network
• Expanding 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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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’s
• AI LinkedIn blunders 
• Huge Experience Section Mistakes
• Ruining connections 
• The Myth of Easy Apply
• Avoiding cringy “fake” posts
• 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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 promoted
• What “high-performer” behaviors look like
• Creating an action plan for your own career growth
• What he looks for when hiring his own team
• Deciding 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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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 resume
• How to hide your age on your resume
• Ways to mitigate concerns about your age
• 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-templates

Greg’s FREE Resume Writing Course is available here: 

https://youtu.be/z9oEbG1GhqM?si=qOCB3yLLnETzFEJY

Greg’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