The Job Search Podcast with Fexingo: Resumes, Interviews, and Landing the Right Role

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Lucas and Luna sit down at the home office desk to dissect the job search process from application to offer. Each episode focuses on a specific stage—resume formatting, interview question strategy, salary negotiation tactics—using real job postings and company cases. Lucas walks through the data: which resume layouts get past applicant tracking systems, how to quantify accomplishments, and what hiring managers actually scan for in the first six seconds. Luna pushes back with the human side: how to craft a narrative that connects your experience to the role, how to recover from a weak answer in an interview, and when to walk away from a bad offer. Together they analyze anonymized resumes from listeners, break down sample interview questions with scoring rubrics, and model negotiation scripts based on industry benchmarks. The show is for professionals who want a systematic, numbers-based approach to landing the right role—not generic advice, but specific tactics you can use tomorrow. Every episode ends with one actionable tweak to your search strategy. How do you turn a rejection into a referral? #JobSearch #ResumeTips #InterviewPrep #SalaryNegotiation #CareerChange #LinkedInStrategy #JobSearchStrategy #CareerAdvice #HiringProcess #ATSResume #CoverLetter #JobInterview #CareerGrowth #JobHunt #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  1. 22h ago

    How to Use a Skills Assessment to Pivot Careers

    Lucas and Luna tackle the challenge of career pivoting by focusing on skills assessments. They explore how tools like the O*NET database and the SkillsFuture framework can help you identify transferable skills, with Lucas citing the story of a former teacher who transitioned into corporate training using a detailed skills audit. The episode walks through a three-step process: cataloging current skills, mapping them to desired roles, and filling gaps with targeted learning. Luna shares a personal anecdote about using a skills matrix to negotiate a lateral move, and they discuss why a simple 'skills section' on a resume isn't enough. Specific metrics like the 70 percent transferable rule and the cost of certification programs are woven in. The hosts argue that a skills-first approach is more honest and effective than a narrative-driven resume for career changers, especially in light of 2026 hiring trends favoring competency-based assessments. #SkillsAssessment #CareerPivot #TransferableSkills #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerChange #ONET #SkillsFuture #CompetencyBasedHiring #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning #JobSearch2026 #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #TheJobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  2. 1d ago

    Why Your Resume Should Include a Core Competencies Section

    In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss why adding a 'Core Competencies' section to your resume can be a game-changer for getting noticed by recruiters and applicant tracking systems. Lucas shares data from a 2025 survey of 200 recruiters showing that 73% scan for a skills summary before reading work history. They walk through how to select the right skills for your industry, avoid keyword stuffing, and position the section for maximum impact. Luna pushes back on whether it's redundant with a cover letter or LinkedIn skills list, and Lucas explains the strategic difference. The episode includes a concrete example for a marketing manager role and tips on tailoring competencies for each job application. They also touch on the growing trend of skills-based hiring and how this small section can bridge the gap between what you've done and what you can do next. #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CoreCompetencies #Recruiters #ATS #SkillsBasedHiring #CareerAdvice #JobApplications #MarketingManager #KeywordOptimization #ResumeFormatting #HiringTrends #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #JobSearchPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Episode129 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  3. 1d ago

    How to Use Behavioral Interview Frameworks That Actually Work

    In this episode of The Job Search Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into a practical, underused framework for behavioral interviews: the 'CAR' method—Challenge, Action, Result—and compare it to the popular STAR method. They break down why many candidates fail at behavioral questions not because they lack experience, but because they structure their stories poorly. Using a real example from a marketing candidate, they show how to pivot from a weak, chronological answer to a compelling, results-driven narrative. Lucas explains the psychological principle of 'peak-end rule' and how interviewers remember your story. Luna shares a surprising data point from a 2025 LinkedIn survey: 73% of hiring managers say they decide on a candidate within the first two minutes of their response to 'Tell me about yourself.' The hosts also discuss how to prepare three core stories that cover 80% of behavioral questions. No fluff—just actionable advice. Plus, a brief, sincere note about listener support that keeps the show ad-free. #BehavioralInterview #STARMethod #CARMethod #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #LinkedInSurvey #HiringManager #InterviewPreparation #Storytelling #PeakEndRule #LucasAndLuna #CareersPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobInterview #ResumeTips #InterviewFrameworks Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  4. 2d ago

    How to Use a Salary History Ban to Your Advantage

    Episode 127 of The Job Search Podcast. Lucas and Luna break down how salary history bans — now law in 22 states — actually change the negotiation game for job seekers. Lucas explains why the ban shifts leverage to the candidate if they know how to prepare. He shares a concrete tactic: anchoring your salary request to industry-specific compensation surveys from sources like Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Luna pushes back on whether employers just find another way to ask, and Lucas explains how to handle that politely but firmly. They also discuss the psychological shift: not having to justify your last salary means you can start from market value instead of your old number. Practical, specific, and grounded in real policy changes as of mid-2026. #SalaryHistoryBan #Negotiation #JobSearch #Careers #JobHunt #SalaryNegotiation #PayEquity #Compensation #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #TheJobSearchPodcast #SalaryTransparency #PolicyChange #MarketValue Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  5. 2d ago

    How to Use a Salary Calculator Before Negotiation

    Lucas and Luna dive into the overlooked step of using a salary calculator before negotiating a job offer. They break down how to find reliable data sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Glassdoor, and industry-specific surveys, and explain why adjusting for location, company size, and experience level matters. The episode walks through a concrete example—a marketing manager in Austin—showing how raw averages can mislead by fifty thousand dollars or more. Lucas shares the one number recruiters actually use behind the scenes (the 'range midpoint') and why leading with a calculator result can strengthen your hand. Luna pushes back on calculator accuracy, especially for niche roles, and the two discuss when to trust the data versus when to lean on your network. The episode closes with a practical checklist: which three data points to gather before any negotiation conversation. #SalaryCalculator #JobNegotiation #Compensation #SalaryData #BureauOfLaborStatistics #Glassdoor #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Negotiation #MarketingManager #AustinJobs #RangeMidpoint #SalaryBenchmark #FexingoCareers #TheJobSearchPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  6. 3d ago

    Why Your Resume Should Include a Salary Range

    In Episode 125 of The Job Search Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a controversial topic: should you put a salary range on your resume? They break down the arguments for and against, discuss how a single number can save you weeks of wasted interviews, and share real-world data from recruiters on how this move filters opportunities. Lucas reveals a specific case where including a salary floor got a listener a 20% higher offer than expected. Luna pushes back on the risk of being screened out early. By the end, you'll have a clear framework for deciding whether to add a salary range to your resume — and how to phrase it without hurting your negotiating leverage. #SalaryRange #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #SalaryNegotiation #Hiring #RecruiterInsights #CareerStrategy #JobInterview #ResumeWriting #PayTransparency #JobOffer #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  7. 3d ago

    How to Use the PAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interview Questions

    In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the PAR method—Problem, Action, Result—and explain why it's the single most effective structure for answering behavioral interview questions. They walk through a real example from a marketing manager candidate who used PAR to land a job at HubSpot, and they share a simple framework you can practice with in five minutes. If you've ever stumbled on 'tell me about a time when' questions, this episode gives you a repeatable system to nail them every time. #PARMethod #BehavioralInterviewQuestions #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #HubSpot #STARMethod #InterviewPreparation #StorytellingInInterviews #LucasAndLuna #Careers #JobSearchStrategy #InterviewHacks #ProfessionalDevelopment #ResumeTips #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheJobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  8. 4d ago

    How the Feynman Technique Helps You Ace Job Interviews

    Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive interview prep strategy: using the Feynman Technique to explain a complex project in simple terms. They walk through a real example of how a marketing manager landed a senior role at HubSpot by teaching her campaign attribution model to a non-expert friend. Plus, they share how to apply this to your own interviews without sounding condescending. The episode also includes a brief mention of how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #FeynmanTechnique #JobInterviewPrep #InterviewStrategy #Careers #JobSearch #HubSpot #MarketingManager #CampaignAttribution #ComplexTopics #Simplify #InterviewTips #Storytelling #Learning #Teaching #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheJobSearchPodcast #ListenersSupported Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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Lucas and Luna sit down at the home office desk to dissect the job search process from application to offer. Each episode focuses on a specific stage—resume formatting, interview question strategy, salary negotiation tactics—using real job postings and company cases. Lucas walks through the data: which resume layouts get past applicant tracking systems, how to quantify accomplishments, and what hiring managers actually scan for in the first six seconds. Luna pushes back with the human side: how to craft a narrative that connects your experience to the role, how to recover from a weak answer in an interview, and when to walk away from a bad offer. Together they analyze anonymized resumes from listeners, break down sample interview questions with scoring rubrics, and model negotiation scripts based on industry benchmarks. The show is for professionals who want a systematic, numbers-based approach to landing the right role—not generic advice, but specific tactics you can use tomorrow. Every episode ends with one actionable tweak to your search strategy. How do you turn a rejection into a referral? #JobSearch #ResumeTips #InterviewPrep #SalaryNegotiation #CareerChange #LinkedInStrategy #JobSearchStrategy #CareerAdvice #HiringProcess #ATSResume #CoverLetter #JobInterview #CareerGrowth #JobHunt #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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