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How to Ask for a Raise: Say This to Your Boss

This week, Jeff and I are tackling an awkward conversation: asking for a raise. We know how terrifying it can feel to sit down and tell your boss you deserve more money, especially when you’re worried about being a "bother" or, worse, putting a target on your back. But you shouldn’t have to do the work of three people while only being paid for one. We’re here to help you navigate these high-stakes conversations with confidence and a clear plan. This week, we are talking about: *   The psychology of why asking for more is so scary *   How to know if you’re actually ready and deserving *   The "long game" roadmap for securing a raise *   Setting concrete milestones with your manager *   How to determine the right dollar amount or percentage *   The best (and worst) times to have the conversation *   What to do if your request gets shut down *   Leveraging outside offers without burning bridges 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

What Goes On a Student’s Resume

This week, Jeff and I are diving into the student resume. It is incredibly common to feel like you have nothing to offer an employer when your work history is thin, but we are here to tell you that you have way more to brag about than you realize! Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a parent trying to help your kid get a head start, we’re going to show you how to turn everyday campus life into a high-impact resume. We’re talking about: * The "Experience" vs. "Professional Experience" distinction * Why unpaid volunteer work can be more valuable than a summer job * How to add bullet points to your Education section * Extracting "downstream impact" from simple campus roles * The secret to getting recruited for on-campus jobs * Why you should never hide a good GPA * Reframing class projects as practical work experience * Prioritizing student involvement over entry-level service roles 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

Why You’re Not Hearing Back

This week, Jeff and I talked about the WORST part of the job search…the silence after you apply. It’s incredibly frustrating when you’re qualified for a role but just aren’t hearing back. If you’re feeling stuck or starting to take the lack of response personally, this episode we’re sharing exactly how to diagnose the silence, gain experience while unemployed, and the right way to follow up with a hiring manager. We’re talking about: * The “Success Rate” math for your resume * How to tell if you have a “you” problem vs. a resume problem * Identifying and closing your specific skill gaps * Why “inflated” applicant numbers shouldn’t scare you * How to gain experience while unemployed * The exact script for following up with a hiring manager * Why silence isn’t always a rejection * Productive ways to handle the waiting period 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 Turn a $1M Failure into a Job Offer

We’ve all had those moments where we missed a target, went over budget, or a project didn’t go as planned, and it can feel like those experiences are “un-hirable” dealbreakers. Employers aren’t looking for perfection; they’re looking for accountability and growth. In this episode, Jeff and I are going to show you how to take those stressful “losses” and reframe them into powerful wins for your resume and interviews. This week, Jeff and I talk about: * Turning “missed targets” into impressive achievements * Strategic exclusion on your resume (what they don’t need to know) * Why hiring managers actually want to hear about your mistakes * How to spin a mid-project pivot as a major accomplishment * The “budget trick” for making overspent projects look successful * Owning team wins even if you didn’t do it alone * Which failures should never, ever be on your resume 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

Why Your Resume Is Getting Rejected in Seconds

This week, Jeff and I are talking about how professional recruiters review resumes. It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to know what a recruiter is actually thinking when they look at your resume, but we’re pulling back the curtain on how hiring decisions are made and even walking through a live review to help you feel confident and prepared. This week, Jeff and I talk about: * The 10-second resume scan * Common design and branding pitfalls * How to use "bullet point titles" for maximum impact * Transferable skills during career transitions * Showcasing evidence through results and metrics * Moving from the "maybe" pile to the "yes" pile * Strategic professional development placement * What recruiters prioritize behind the scenes 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