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Toxic Coworkers & Horrible Bosses: When to Walk Away from a Job

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 workplace * Early warning signs to watch for * The long-term career and health impacts of staying too long * Strategies for surviving a difficult environment * How to build a circle of trusted allies * Why job searching can actually make your current situation feel better * Leaving your job without damaging your future * Navigating 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

3 Resume Sections That Beat Age Discrimination

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. bottom * How to list degrees you didn’t actually finish * Why your graduation date may be hurting your chances * Using “Relevant Coursework” to your advantage * The LinkedIn Learning “trap” and how to avoid it * When a hobby like hiking or triathlons belongs on a resume * How to “double dip” on awards to catch a recruiter’s eye * Handling 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

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-killer * Two specific tactics for including numbers when you don't have the exact data * How to take credit for group projects without feeling like a liar * Turning a demotion into a "high-stakes" success story * Why your "work bestie" is the secret weapon for your resume * How to "brag" about meetings where you didn't even speak * The "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

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 titles * Strategic ways to list company mergers and acquisitions * The simple "gap filler" trick for education or family leave * How to highlight interim leadership and temporary roles * Structuring project-based work and consulting blocks * Downplaying irrelevant recent roles to pivot back to a former industry * Why 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

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 title * How to list skills you’re still learning by using the “enthusiast” tag * Why you should deprioritize most soft skills in your skills list * The "one-time" rule for qualifying your experience * Prioritizing hard skills and industry terminology * How 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