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This week, Jeff and I are diving into a topic that can feel like a high-stakes waiting game… promotions! It’s incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re crushing your current role only to be passed over, or worse, to feel pressured into a new position that you aren't even sure you want. We want to take the mystery out of moving up and help you feel confident in advocating for the career progression you’ve earned. This week, Jeff and I talk about: What actually counts as a promotionThe four key pillars leaders look for when promotingHow to handle internal competition with colleaguesA clever resume trick for fast-tracked promotionsWhat to do when you’re "too good" to be moved out of your current roleKnowing when it’s time to stop waiting and start your exit strategyWhy you should never apply for a promotion you don't actually want 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 tackling an awkward conversation: asking for a raise. We know how terrifying it can feel to sit down and tell your boss you deserve more money, especially when you’re worried about being a "bother" or, worse, putting a target on your back. But you shouldn’t have to do the work of three people while only being paid for one. We’re here to help you navigate these high-stakes conversations with confidence and a clear plan. This week, we are talking about:   The psychology of why asking for more is so scary  How to know if you’re actually ready and deserving  The "long game" roadmap for securing a raise  Setting concrete milestones with your manager  How to determine the right dollar amount or percentage  The best (and worst) times to have the conversation  What to do if your request gets shut down  Leveraging outside offers without burning bridgesListen 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 the student resume. It is incredibly common to feel like you have nothing to offer an employer when your work history is thin, but we are here to tell you that you have way more to brag about than you realize! Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a parent trying to help your kid get a head start, we’re going to show you how to turn everyday campus life into a high-impact resume. We’re talking about: The "Experience" vs. "Professional Experience" distinctionWhy unpaid volunteer work can be more valuable than a summer jobHow to add bullet points to your Education sectionExtracting "downstream impact" from simple campus rolesThe secret to getting recruited for on-campus jobsWhy you should never hide a good GPAReframing class projects as practical work experiencePrioritizing student involvement over entry-level service roles 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 talked about the WORST part of the job search…the silence after you apply. It’s incredibly frustrating when you’re qualified for a role but just aren’t hearing back. If you’re feeling stuck or starting to take the lack of response personally, this episode we’re sharing exactly how to diagnose the silence, gain experience while unemployed, and the right way to follow up with a hiring manager. We’re talking about: The “Success Rate” math for your resumeHow to tell if you have a “you” problem vs. a resume problemIdentifying and closing your specific skill gapsWhy “inflated” applicant numbers shouldn’t scare youHow to gain experience while unemployedThe exact script for following up with a hiring managerWhy silence isn’t always a rejectionProductive ways to handle the waiting periodListen 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

We’ve all had those moments where we missed a target, went over budget, or a project didn’t go as planned, and it can feel like those experiences are “un-hirable” dealbreakers. Employers aren’t looking for perfection; they’re looking for accountability and growth. In this episode, Jeff and I are going to show you how to take those stressful “losses” and reframe them into powerful wins for your resume and interviews. This week, Jeff and I talk about: Turning “missed targets” into impressive achievementsStrategic exclusion on your resume (what they don’t need to know)Why hiring managers actually want to hear about your mistakesHow to spin a mid-project pivot as a major accomplishmentThe “budget trick” for making overspent projects look successfulOwning team wins even if you didn’t do it aloneWhich failures should never, ever be on your resumeListen 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 talking about how professional recruiters review resumes. It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to know what a recruiter is actually thinking when they look at your resume, but we’re pulling back the curtain on how hiring decisions are made and even walking through a live review to help you feel confident and prepared. This week, Jeff and I talk about: The 10-second resume scanCommon design and branding pitfallsHow to use "bullet point titles" for maximum impactTransferable skills during career transitionsShowcasing evidence through results and metricsMoving from the "maybe" pile to the "yes" pileStrategic professional development placementWhat recruiters prioritize behind the scenesListen 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 toxic workplaces. If you’ve ever felt stuck, drained, or unappreciated, please know that you aren’t alone. We want to help you identify those early red flags and show you how to protect your wellbeing while you plan your next move. This week, Jeff and I talk about: The definition of a toxic workplaceEarly warning signs to watch forThe long-term career and health impacts of staying too longStrategies for surviving a difficult environmentHow to build a circle of trusted alliesWhy job searching can actually make your current situation feel betterLeaving your job without damaging your futureNavigating exit interviews and setting hard boundaries 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 tearing up the "rulebook" to show you how to actually use your degrees and certifications to sell yourself. The biggest mistake we see isn't about where you went to school, it’s about how you present that information. We dive deep into why you should almost always remove your graduation dates to protect yourself from age discrimination, and how to handle those "in-progress" or unfinished degrees so they still work in your favor. We’re talking about: The golden rule of resume real estate: top vs. bottomHow to list degrees you didn’t actually finishWhy your graduation date may be hurting your chancesUsing “Relevant Coursework” to your advantageThe LinkedIn Learning “trap” and how to avoid itWhen a hobby like hiking or triathlons belongs on a resumeHow to “double dip” on awards to catch a recruiter’s eyeHandling expired certifications the right way 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 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 estimation 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 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 is 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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