Next Job Now

Greg Langstaff
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Welcome to Next Job Now, the podcast where we help you get your next job… right now!  Certified Resume Strategist and Career Advice Social Media Mogul (his words), Greg Langstaff has teamed up with one of his most inquisitive friends, Jeff Collins, to share secrets, tips, and best practices on everything you need to land a great new job including…  - Resume Writing - Cover Letters - LinkedIn - Interviewing  - Networking - Salary Negotiations - Navigating Today’s Job Market - So much more! Greg’s highly specific advice and Jeff’s no-nonsense question-asking make the perfect combination that tells you exactly what you need to do to stand out in your job search! They also do a great job of keeping things light and having a little fun along the way so that you can get through this process feeling EMPOWERED… not stressed. You can start at episode 1 or jump in for any episode that piques your interest. It’s totally up to you! Stop in for a listen :) 

  1. 2D AGO

    Your Resume Is Too Modest - How to Sell Yourself Effectively

    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

    19 min

  2. APR 27

    How to Organize a Complex Work History on Your Resume

    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

    23 min

  3. APR 20

    How to Pass the 5-Second Resume Scan

    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

    19 min

  4. APR 13

    The Essential Guide to Formatting Your Resume

    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

    22 min

  5. APR 6

    Stop Being Ghosted: Why Your Resume Is Failing the 1-in-12 Rule

    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

    22 min

  6. MAR 31

    Is a Resume Gap Ruining Your Job Search?

    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

    17 min

  7. MAR 23

    How to Turn Your Layoff into a MASSIVE Career Advantage

    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

    20 min

  8. MAR 16

    Warning Signs a Layoff Is Coming (and How Companies Decide Who Stays)

    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 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

    21 min
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Welcome to Next Job Now, the podcast where we help you get your next job… right now!  Certified Resume Strategist and Career Advice Social Media Mogul (his words), Greg Langstaff has teamed up with one of his most inquisitive friends, Jeff Collins, to share secrets, tips, and best practices on everything you need to land a great new job including…  - Resume Writing - Cover Letters - LinkedIn - Interviewing  - Networking - Salary Negotiations - Navigating Today’s Job Market - So much more! Greg’s highly specific advice and Jeff’s no-nonsense question-asking make the perfect combination that tells you exactly what you need to do to stand out in your job search! They also do a great job of keeping things light and having a little fun along the way so that you can get through this process feeling EMPOWERED… not stressed. You can start at episode 1 or jump in for any episode that piques your interest. It’s totally up to you! Stop in for a listen :) 

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  • Creator
    Greg Langstaff
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next Job Now
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