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 title
• How to list skills you’re still learning by using the “enthusiast” tag
• Why you should deprioritize most soft skills in your skills list
• The "one-time" rule for qualifying your experience
• Prioritizing hard skills and industry terminology
• How to use a job description as a cheat sheet for your skills section

Listen 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-resources

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

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 resume
• Why "Easy Apply" might be hurting your chances
• The critical step of correcting autofill errors in application portals
• Design "no-nos" like Canva templates, excessive text boxes, and complex graphics
• How to use keywording to jump to the top of the pile
• The "hidden text" myth and why you should never use it
• Finding the balance between ATS-friendly and human-friendly design

Listen 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-resources

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 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 goal
• The “Resume Problem” vs. the “You Problem”
• How to turn boring responsibilities into high-impact evidence stories
• Why you should never use Canva templates for your resume
• The trap of “Easy Apply” and mass applying indiscriminately
• Why meeting 70% of the job requirements is often enough to apply
• How to handle being passed over for an internal candidate

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 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 dealbreaker
• Using "Leave" terminology instead of "Unemployed"
• The magic of "Family Care Leave"
• How to list gaps like a regular job
• Turning volunteer roles into powerful experience
• The secret to "faking it" with consulting or freelancing
• How to explain the gap in an interview
• Upskilling during your time off

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

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 off
• How to share the news without damaging your professional reputation
• The one thing you should never do in a LinkedIn post about your layoff
• Why a layoff doesn't actually look bad on your resume
• When and how to explain employment gaps to recruiters
• Using your time off to upskill and become a better candidate
• Creating a job-search schedule to avoid burnout and stay motivated

Listen 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-kit

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 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 coming
• What “Right Sizing” really means (and how companies use it)
• How to make yourself indispensable
• Why getting laid off is the "perfect out" for your next job interview
• What to gather RIGHT NOW while you still have access to company files
• The 3 things companies look at when deciding who to cut
• How being laid off can launch you into a better job

Listen 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-kit

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 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 prepared
• How to prepare for the toughest questions without sounding rehearsed
• Why they ask, "Why are you leaving?"
• The subtext of "Tell me about yourself"
• The worst weakness you could ever say in an interview
• How to answer the salary expectation question without naming a number
• Word-for-word, dynamite answers to the hardest questions

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

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 robotic
• The #1 most important skill for a strong interviewer: storytelling
• How to predict every situational interview question (it's in plain sight!)
• The essential STAR method for behavioral questions
• Why the "CARL" method is actually better
• Getting over the awkwardness of practicing your answers out loud
• The ideal, concise length for a powerful story (Hint: It's not 5 minutes)
• The one thing candidates did that bothered interviewers the most

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

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 important
• How to handle the "How are you?" question
• Setting the right tone for the interview
• The mistake of staring at only one person in a panel interview
• The dangers of making commentary on your own performance
• Handling handshakes and when to offer one
• Why "Walk me through your resume" is a question of opportunity
• Bringing the most energetic version of yourself

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

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