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. 5D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. MAR 9

    How to Answer the Hardest Interview Questions (Sample Responses Included)

    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 preparedHow to prepare for the toughest questions without sounding rehearsedWhy they ask, "Why are you leaving?"The subtext of "Tell me about yourself"The worst weakness you could ever say in an interviewHow to answer the salary expectation question without naming a numberWord-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

    21 min

  6. MAR 3

    The Interview Method That Gets You Hired (STAR/CARL Explained)

    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 roboticThe #1 most important skill for a strong interviewer: storytellingHow to predict every situational interview question (it's in plain sight!)The essential STAR method for behavioral questionsWhy the "CARL" method is actually betterGetting over the awkwardness of practicing your answers out loudThe 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

    19 min

  7. FEB 23

    The Non-Negotiable Interview Rules to Land the Job

    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 importantHow to handle the "How are you?" questionSetting the right tone for the interviewThe mistake of staring at only one person in a panel interviewThe dangers of making commentary on your own performanceHandling handshakes and when to offer oneWhy "Walk me through your resume" is a question of opportunityBringing 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

    20 min

  8. FEB 16

    When to Quit Your Job for a MASSIVE Pay Raise

    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 salaryWhy job hopping can lead to pay raisesThe danger of having a "pattern of short stints" on your resumeHow staying in a job too long hurts your wallet, not your resumeWhen a promotion in the first six months actually looks greatClear signs that a layoff is coming (and what to do next)Valid reasons to quit a job without having a new one lined upHow to talk about leaving a job too soon 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

    18 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
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next Job Now
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