Next Job Now
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
- 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 :)
Episodes
42 episodes
How to Land a Promotion
This week, Jeff and I are diving into a topic that can feel like a high-stakes waiting game… promotions! It’s incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re crushing your current role only to be passed over, or worse, to feel pressured into a new p...
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...
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 reali...
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 ...
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 accoun...
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 ...
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...
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 t...
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, ...
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 promot...
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 fee...
The Essential Guide to Formatting Your Resume
Applying for jobs through online portals can feel like sending your resume into space. It’s frustrating when you spend hours on a beautiful design only to have the system scramble your information. This week, Jeff and I are demystifying the "ro...
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....
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...
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 ...
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 r...
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. J...
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 ...
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 be...
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 max...
What to Do When Your New Job Is a Total Nightmare
This week, Jeff and I dig into one of the most terrifying career moments: realizing your new job is not what you signed up for! Based on real horror stories submitted by listeners, we react, break down the red flags, and share practical advice ...
How to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume
This week, Jeff and I are tackling one of the biggest causes of job searching stress: employment gaps. We want you to know that having a gap is normal and okay, and it's not the massive disadvantage you might think it is. <...
The Final Step in Landing the Job - References (Tips and Big Mistakes)
References are the last step of the hiring process. Who you ask will have an impact on if you get the final offer. This week, Jeff and I break down the whole reference process to help you understand the behind the scenes and the importance of b...
CV vs Resume? What's the difference and which one is for you?
A BIG confusion we hear from job seekers is which resume type they should be using? CV, Traditional, Modern Traditional, Functional? This week, Jeff and I break down the different types of resumes and, more importantly, tell you exactly which f...
Negotiating Salary and Accepting Job Offers
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 b...