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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-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 referenceAsking your current manager for a referenceHow 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 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-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 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-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 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-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’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-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 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-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 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-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

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-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

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-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

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 you 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, 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-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, 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 search 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

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-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 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 managers 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