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  • Why Your Resume Should Include a Salary Range

    Why Your Resume Should Include a Salary Range
    2026/07/21
    In Episode 125 of The Job Search Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a controversial topic: should you put a salary range on your resume? They break down the arguments for and against, discuss how a single number can save you weeks of wasted interviews, and share real-world data from recruiters on how this move filters opportunities. Lucas reveals a specific case where including a salary floor got a listener a 20% higher offer than expected. Luna pushes back on the risk of being screened out early. By the end, you'll have a clear framework for deciding whether to add a salary range to your resume — and how to phrase it without hurting your negotiating leverage. #SalaryRange #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #SalaryNegotiation #Hiring #RecruiterInsights #CareerStrategy #JobInterview #ResumeWriting #PayTransparency #JobOffer #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Use the PAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interview Questions

    How to Use the PAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interview Questions
    2026/07/21
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the PAR method—Problem, Action, Result—and explain why it's the single most effective structure for answering behavioral interview questions. They walk through a real example from a marketing manager candidate who used PAR to land a job at HubSpot, and they share a simple framework you can practice with in five minutes. If you've ever stumbled on 'tell me about a time when' questions, this episode gives you a repeatable system to nail them every time. #PARMethod #BehavioralInterviewQuestions #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #HubSpot #STARMethod #InterviewPreparation #StorytellingInInterviews #LucasAndLuna #Careers #JobSearchStrategy #InterviewHacks #ProfessionalDevelopment #ResumeTips #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheJobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How the Feynman Technique Helps You Ace Job Interviews

    How the Feynman Technique Helps You Ace Job Interviews
    2026/07/20
    Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive interview prep strategy: using the Feynman Technique to explain a complex project in simple terms. They walk through a real example of how a marketing manager landed a senior role at HubSpot by teaching her campaign attribution model to a non-expert friend. Plus, they share how to apply this to your own interviews without sounding condescending. The episode also includes a brief mention of how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #FeynmanTechnique #JobInterviewPrep #InterviewStrategy #Careers #JobSearch #HubSpot #MarketingManager #CampaignAttribution #ComplexTopics #Simplify #InterviewTips #Storytelling #Learning #Teaching #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheJobSearchPodcast #ListenersSupported Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why Your Resume Should Include a Personal Brand Statement

    Why Your Resume Should Include a Personal Brand Statement
    2026/07/20
    In this episode of The Job Search Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the power of a personal brand statement on your resume. They discuss how a well-crafted statement can differentiate you from other candidates, provide a concrete example from a marketing professional, and offer a step-by-step guide to writing your own. Lucas explains why this approach works better than a generic objective or summary, and Luna shares data from a 2025 LinkedIn study showing that resumes with brand statements receive 40% more callbacks. They also address common pitfalls and how to tailor the statement to different industries. If you've ever struggled to make your resume stand out, this episode offers a practical solution that recruiters notice. #Resume #PersonalBrand #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #BrandStatement #Recruiting #Marketing #LinkedIn #ResumeTips #JobHunt #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Fexingo #ResumeStrategy #Hiring #ProfessionalDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Use a Brag File to Ace Your Next Interview

    How to Use a Brag File to Ace Your Next Interview
    2026/07/19
    Lucas and Luna dive into the power of the 'brag file' — a simple system for tracking your accomplishments in real time. They explain why waiting until performance review season or a job hunt to recall your wins leads to vague, forgettable interview answers. Lucas cites a study showing that people who keep a weekly achievement log are 40% more likely to get a second interview. Luna shares how a brag file helped her friend land a role at Google by pulling concrete metrics from months-old project notes. They walk through what to include (specific numbers, recognition from others, before-and-after results) and how to organize it so you can find the right story in seconds. This is a systems-level approach to interview prep that doesn't rely on last-minute cramming. #BragFile #InterviewPrep #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #ResumeTips #AchievementTracking #BehavioralInterviews #STARMethod #InterviewSuccess #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobHunt2026 #Careers #JobSearchPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #InterviewSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • Why Your Resume Should Address the Salary Question Upfront

    Why Your Resume Should Address the Salary Question Upfront
    2026/07/19
    Episode 120 of The Job Search Podcast tackles a loaded question: should your resume address salary expectations before the interview? Lucas and Luna dissect a real case — a mid-career marketing manager whose application was screened out for stating a range that exceeded the budget by $15,000. They walk through how a simple salary band note on the resume could have kept her in the running, and why silence on pay often works against candidates. The hosts compare strategies across industries: tech versus nonprofit versus manufacturing, and when to use a 'salary note' versus a 'salary range' versus a 'flexible' tag. They also discuss how a July 2026 tight labor market has shifted leverage, with 47 percent of employers now asking for salary history upfront. Listeners get a concrete template and three timing rules for inserting compensation into the narrative without sounding presumptuous. #SalaryNegotiation #ResumeStrategy #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice #InterviewPrep #SalaryTransparency #JobMarket2026 #MarketingManager #Compensation #HiringTrends #ResumeWriting #JobSearch #Recruiting #CareerCoach #SalaryRange #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheJobSearchPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 分
  • Why Your LinkedIn Profile Should Be a Resume Not a Biography

    Why Your LinkedIn Profile Should Be a Resume Not a Biography
    2026/07/18
    This episode unpacks one of the biggest mistakes job seekers make on LinkedIn: treating their profile like a full career biography instead of a results-driven resume. Lucas and Luna discuss why the top fold of your profile is prime real estate, how to structure your experience section for skimmers, and why adding too much detail can hurt your chances. They share a specific case of a marketing manager who rewrote his LinkedIn summary to focus on impact metrics and saw a 40 percent increase in recruiter messages within three weeks. The hosts also cover what to cut immediately — including outdated job descriptions, generic skills endorsements, and that 'open to work' green banner if you're still employed. Practical, tactical advice for anyone who wants their LinkedIn profile to actually generate interviews. #LinkedIn #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeTips #Recruitment #Networking #PersonalBranding #JobSeeker #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalProfile #LinkedInOptimization #RecruiterTips #JobHunt #CareerGrowth #ResumeWriting #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Use a Resume Gap to Your Advantage

    How to Use a Resume Gap to Your Advantage
    2026/07/18
    In this episode of The Job Search Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a common but often misunderstood topic: how to handle resume gaps. Drawing on recent data from a 2026 LinkedIn survey of 500 hiring managers, they reveal that 67% of recruiters actually view a well-explained career break as a sign of intentionality, not a red flag. The hosts break down the difference between a 'productive gap' — like upskilling, caregiving, or a planned sabbatical — and an 'unexplained gap' that raises questions. They share specific strategies for framing gaps on your resume and in interviews, including the 'narrative bridge' technique and the 'skills refresh' approach. Lucas and Luna also discuss how to address gaps caused by layoffs, health issues, or family leave without oversharing. This episode gives listeners a concrete framework to turn a perceived weakness into a compelling part of their career story. No fluff, just actionable advice for job seekers navigating non-linear career paths in 2026. #ResumeGap #CareerBreak #JobSearch2026 #LinkedInSurvey #HiringManagers #CareerStorytelling #Upskilling #Sabbatical #Caregiving #Layoffs #InterviewTips #ResumeTips #JobSearchStrategy #CareerPivot #WorkLifeBalance #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分