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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 dealbreaker
Using "Leave" terminology instead of "Unemployed"
The magic of "Family Care Leave"
How to list gaps like a regular job
Turning volunteer roles into powerful experience
The secret to "faking it" with consulting or freelancing
How to explain the gap in an interview
Upskilling 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 off
How to share the news without damaging your professional reputation
The one thing you should never do in a LinkedIn post about your layoff
Why a layoff doesn't actually look bad on your resume
When and how to explain employment gaps to recruiters
Using your time off to upskill and become a better candidate
Creating a job-search schedule to avoid burnout and stay motivated
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

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 coming
What “Right Sizing” really means (and how companies use it)
How to make yourself indispensable
Why getting laid off is the "perfect out" for your next job interview
What to gather RIGHT NOW while you still have access to company files
The 3 things companies look at when deciding who to cut
How 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

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 prepared
How to prepare for the toughest questions without sounding rehearsed
Why they ask, "Why are you leaving?"
The subtext of "Tell me about yourself"
The worst weakness you could ever say in an interview
How to answer the salary expectation question without naming a number
Word-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

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 robotic
The #1 most important skill for a strong interviewer: storytelling
How to predict every situational interview question (it's in plain sight!)
The essential STAR method for behavioral questions
Why the "CARL" method is actually better
Getting over the awkwardness of practicing your answers out loud
The 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