Episodes

  • Negotiating Salary and Accepting Job Offers
    Jan 12 2026

    This episode could be worth TENs of THOUSANDS of DOLLARS for you! We’re talking about negotiating salary, bonuses, benefits, perks, vacations, conditions of work, hours, vacation and more! When we get a job offer… there is so much to consider before we give them our answer. Answering too quickly without thinking everything through could make you look bad and having you leaving a LOT on the table.


    This week, Jeff and I go over:

    • Negotiating a higher salary without damaging the relationship (including exactly what to say)
    • How much you should ask for when you’re negotiating salary
    • What to say if you have one offer and you’re waiting on another
    • Huge mistakes people make in negotiation
    • What else we can ask for (extra vacation days, improved job title, bonuses, etc.)
    • Red flags in a job offer

    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

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    22 mins
  • Networking Your Way to a New Job
    Jan 5 2026

    This week, Jeff and I are talking through one of the most critical elements of your job search… NETWORKING! Don’t be scared… we’re going to talk about how to build your network in a way that makes job searching easier and faster, WITHOUT ever having to attend an awkward networking event or anything scary like that!


    We’re talking about:


    • Word-for-word scripts for making new connections
    • Networking myths
    • Huge networking No-No’s
    • When and how to make new connections
    • Getting jobs using your existing network
    • Expanding your network
    • Networking without being awkward

    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

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    21 mins
  • Biggest LinkedIn Mistakes!
    Dec 29 2025

    LinkedIn is a high-stakes environment. If you make a mistake on your profile, the whole world can see it and it could be preventing you from landing jobs that you’re perfectly qualified for. This week, Jeff and I are going to make sure that you’re aware of all the most common LinkedIn mistakes so that you don’t make them on your profile.

    Major LinkedIn mistakes that we talk about include:

    • Profile picture no-no’s
    • AI LinkedIn blunders
    • Huge Experience Section Mistakes
    • Ruining connections
    • The Myth of Easy Apply
    • Avoiding cringy “fake” posts
    • Much More!

    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

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    20 mins
  • How to Sky Rocket Up the Career Ladder - Guest Interview with David Ip Yam
    Dec 15 2025

    This week, I kicked Jeff to the curb in order to interview one of the most impressive people I know, David Ip Yam. David skyrocketed his career to an executive position by age 31, as well as starting and running 2 businesses, winning dozens of awards, and maintaining a very impressive 6-pack.


    While sharing his story, David gave amazing insights on things like:

    • What strategies you can use to rise up in your industry (quickly)
    • How to get promoted
    • What “high-performer” behaviors look like
    • Creating an action plan for your own career growth
    • What he looks for when hiring his own team
    • Deciding what professional development will elevate your career
    • Much more!

    And I promise, Jeff will be back next week!


    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

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    1 hr
  • Age Discrimination in the Job Search
    Dec 8 2025

    Today, Jeff and I talk through one of the most substantial challenges facing job seekers today… ageism. This is a deplorable pattern from employers and it’s getting more rampant every day. Sadly, it’s on us to protect ourselves.

    This week, Jeff and I talk about:

    • When your age becomes a problem
    • How employers can spot your age on your resume
    • How to hide your age on your resume
    • Ways to mitigate concerns about your age
    • So much more!

    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



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    29 mins
  • Biggest Resume Mistakes!
    Dec 4 2025

    Have you ever been afraid that you made a big mistake on your resume? Well, tune into NEXT JOB NOW this week and you’ll know for sure… which might feel terrible at first, but it’ll help you to never make another mistake again.

    This week, we cover:

    • ATS formatting mistakes
    • The WRONG way to explain gaps in your resume
    • Costly resume keywording errors
    • Missed opportunities caused by bad bullet points
    • Age discrimination risks you face
    • Tricks hiring managers use to lowball you on salary
    • Common ways most people UNDERSELL themselves (without knowing it)
    • So much more!


    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





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    33 mins
  • Job Search Horror Stories (Things to Watch Out For!)
    Nov 24 2025

    Ever feel like you’ve had the worst job search experience ever??? Well… you haven’t. Today, Jeff and Greg discuss the absolute worst “Job Search Horror Stories” they’ve ever come across (including a couple doozies of their own).

    Tune in to:

    1. Learn from other people’s mistakes
    2. Understand sneaky / underhanded hiring tactics to look out for
    3. Feel a bit better about your situation by comparison to these others.

    And if you’ve have your own job search horror story to share, send Jeff an email at jeffreyc@greglangstaff.com and we’ll (anonymously) feature you next time we do an episode like this!


    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



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    25 mins
  • Insider Secrets on Hiring from the HR Side (And What the Hiring Manager is Thinking)
    Nov 17 2025

    Greg and Jeff have spent 10+ years each hiring (including Greg’s background as a recruiter) and today they’re sharing all the insider secrets on hiring so you understand exactly what the hiring managers are thinking when they’re hiring so you can tell them exactly what they want to hear in your resume, cover letter, interviews, and more.


    - Who gets cut by the ATS scanners

    - What hiring managers look for in a 10-second resume scan

    - How hiring managers choose who to interview

    - What makes a resume stand out

    - Why salaries are kept secret before hiring

    - The impact of referrals on your application

    - How to make an interview panel like you



    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




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    30 mins