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The HR Pivot

by LaShaunique Plummer

The ultimate guide to pivot to HR or within HR in 90 days or less. Learn how to create a marketable resume, sell your hottest transferable skills, and interview as a pivoter. Do this all w/o another HR degree or certification. I pivoted in 90 days with no bells or whistles and stayed with my company for 6 years! Learn how I and my clients get interviews w/o applying, land interviews after 4 days of applying, get fast-tracked in the interview process, and land $18k-$40k salary increases even while pivoting.

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  1. 118. Who Should NOT Expect a Pay Increase When Pivoting Into HR

    While I believe most professionals should aim for a lateral move or a pay increase when changing careers, there are a few skills you need to succeed once you land that role. In this episode, we’ll be breaking down three areas that could make your transition more challenging: troubleshooting...

  2. 117. Pivoting to HR With a Pay Increase: Why You Don’t Have to Take a Pay Cut

    What if pivoting into HR didn’t mean taking a pay cut? In this episode of The HR Pivot Podcast, I’m breaking down why so many professionals assume they have to take a step back financially when they pivot — and why that doesn’t have to be your story. I’m sharing the three biggest reasons people...

  3. 116. What Recruiters Are Really Looking For When You Don’t Have the HR Title

    You don’t have the exact HR title. So how do you get recruiters to take you seriously when you’re pivoting into HR? In this episode, we’ll be breaking down three things that can make the difference between being overlooked and getting taken seriously—even when you don’t have the exact HR title or...

  4. 115. The Fear of Overselling Yourself Is Costing You HR Jobs

    Ever worry that you're overselling yourself when you apply for an HR role? Sis, there's a difference between overselling yourself and telling a better story. In this episode of the HR Pivot Podcast, we're talking about one of the biggest things I see holding HR professionals and aspiring HR...

  5. 114. Is the HR Certification Worth It? (Why I Let My PHR Lapse)

    In this episode, LaShaunique shares her insights on breaking into HR without relying on certifications, emphasizing the importance of experience, partnership, and effective communication. She debunks myths about certifications and offers practical advice for HR career pivots.

  6. 113. How to Renegotiate Salary After Lowballing Yourself For an HR Role (Without Losing the Offer)

    Ever set a number in a phone screen for an HR Role... and then found out mid-interview process that the role is worth way more than what you agreed to? Sis, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm answering a question I got recently from someone with 8 years of HR experience who stayed inside a...

  7. 112. 5 Strategies HR Leaders Need for Difficult Conversations (With Employees, Your Boss, Business Partners, and at Home)

    Most HR leaders didn't sign up to be the "hard conversation" person. And even if you don't mind having difficult conversations, there really isn't a handbook to handle ALL the different types. The one who has to tell an employee something they don't want to hear. The one who has to push back on...

  8. 111. How to manage HR transformation in 2026 while avoiding burnout with Patrick Sutton

    In this episode, Patrick Sutton shares insights on HR transformation in 2026, the impact of AI, managing burnout, and developing future-ready HR leaders. Discover practical strategies for leveraging AI, fostering creativity, and maintaining well-being in a rapidly evolving HR landscape.Want to…

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  9. 110. How to Be a Strategic HR Dept of One (After Pivoting into HR)

    You did the work to break into HR. And now you're the HR department of one — and somehow every day is just putting out fires and processing paperwork. This is the trap. And more HR professionals fall into it than you think. This week I'm sitting down with Danielle Shroyer, a 10-year HR of one...

  10. 109. How to Guarantee Your Own $25k+ ROI From Career Coaching

    Ready to pivot? Schedule time: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  11. How to Break into HR without an HR title or Certification in 90 Days

    Carla broke into HR from an operations background. She had no previous HR experience/titles. Listen to her story! Schedule time to learn how you can pivot. https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  12. Can you just help me fix/revamp my HR resume?

    I get this question a lot from pivoters. So let's talk about what it looks like to update your resume in 2026. Ready to pivot in 90 days? https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  13. Double Your Interviews for Higher Paying HR Roles with Talja

    Doors to HR Hired in 90 Days is Open! Join by June 10th to pivot in 2026.

  14. How to Land an HR Role in less than 90 Days with Ryan

    Ryan was on the hamster wheel of landing so many interviews, making it to 12+ final rounds for HR roles in 6 months, but not being able to secure the offer. He moved to a new state with his funds dwindling and needed to land something asap! Listen to how he is finally able to break the rejection...

  15. How to Get Fast Tracked to the Final Round Interview For Your HR Pivot

    Getting a ton of interviews, but can't get past the first or second round for your dream HR role? Then this is the episode for you. You are making 1 of 4 mistakes. You have the experience, but you need a different language. Because you have the experience they want you for interviews, but then…

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  16. Which Aligned HR Job Title to Apply For Based on Your Years of Experience

    The FREE Resume Masterclass: www.balangize.com/5in90resume

  17. How to get 5+ Interviews in 90 Days For Your HR Pivot

    There is one key trait of people who quickly land 5 interviews and those who don't. Listen to what you need to let go in order to get the HR interviews you have been wanting even if you are pivoting. Free Resume Masterclass: www.balangize.com/5in90Resume The 1 Resume to Land 5+ HR Interviews to...

  18. How to Navigate Racial, Ethnic and Age Bias From Your LinkedIn Profile to Land HR Roles in 2026

    Recruiters are viewing your profile and not calling. So you start spiraling — is it my picture? My name? should I just delete LinkedIn? Let's be real: bias exists. But some of the moves you're making to protect yourself from it? They're the same moves keeping you stuck. In this episode, I'm…

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  19. I Don't Know The Right Thing to Say in an HR Interview (So Here's Exactly What to Say)

    In this episode, you'll learn why describing your background isn't the same as connecting it — and what hiring managers are actually listening for when they ask about your experience. You'll walk away knowing how to take anything you've done, in any industry, and translate it into language that...

  20. How to Assess Red Flags So You Don't End Up in the Wrong HR Role

    LaShaunique discusses how to assess real red flags in job opportunities, the pitfalls of faux flags, and how to ask the right questions during interviews to avoid toxic environments. She offers practical advice for high performers navigating today's job market.Stop getting rid of opportunities...

  21. The Most Effective Networking Strategy for More HR Interviews in 2026

    If your networking strategy is producing 0 interviews, you willl want to listen to this episode. I break down the most effective strategy so you get more referrals, more interviews and ultimately land an HR role in 90 days or less.

  22. Why Your HR Pivot Feels Heavier Than it Should (And How to Make it Easier)

    The concept of 'hateration' and its impact on career pivots How external negativity affects mindset and decision-making Strategies to build conviction and resilience during career transitions to pivot to your dream role.

  23. 3 Strategies to Land More HR Interviews in 2026

    If your resume isn't producing interviews, then you will need additional strategies to land more interviews in 2026. Need to land more interviews asap? Join Primed to Pivot, a 90 day 1:1 program designed to help you pivot in 90 days!

  24. How to recover from a layoff to an aligned HR role with Tomecca

    Need More? Join my free resume masterclass on January 28, 2026. ⁠www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume Ready to Pivot? Schedule a consultation call

  25. Why Matching Your Resume to Job Descriptions is a Myth that Doesn't lead to More HR Interviews

    If I needed to land an HR interview in a week — and I didn’t have the “exact” experience — I would not try to match myself to the job description. I would do the opposite. I would build my resume and my stories around the exact words my managers have used about me. For example, a job description...

  26. Why You Are Getting 0 Responses From LinkedIn Networking (And How to Fix It)

    You are sending LinkedIn messages ALL the time because you know you need to network to land interviews in 2026 But ZERO responses - Crickets is like Wheeettt?!?! The #1 reason this happens is very clear I break down what that is and how you can fix it. And how my clients have landed interviews…

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  27. How to Exceed Your Hardest HR Career Goals in 2026

    Everyone talks about SMART goals and words of the year, but those are only ways to get motivated, but not how to MOVE through the hard parts of completing a goal. Here is the strategy I have been using for years! That I apply to career and business that you need to know.

  28. Ghosted & Blocked: My Biggest Fail of 2025

    Need to land an HR role in 90 days or less w/o exact experience? Join Primed to Pivot I’m sharing my biggest fail of 2025 on this week’s podcast. It’s a story about a professional connection I thought was solid… and how quickly things went sideways. The fail? Let’s just say it involved me, a...

  29. The Cycle of Being Underpaid and Undervalued in HR (And How to Break It)

    In this episode, we uncover why feeling underpaid and undervalued in HR can actually create a self-reinforcing cycle — keeping you from earning what you deserve and being recognized for your work. We dive into: Subtle signs you are likely ignoring that is impacting your ability to grow in your...

  30. Why “Tailor Your Message” Might Be Hurting Your Storytelling in HR

    In HR, we’re taught that great storytelling means tailoring our message to the audience — but what if that advice can actually backfire? In this episode, Matthew breaks down why focusing too much on your audience can dilute your authenticity, weaken your influence, and make your message less...

  31. Why ‘Good’ Mentorship Keeps Your Pay Stuck at 3% — and ‘Great’ Mentorship Gets You 20% Growth

    Significant growth in your paycheck (10-20%) is the dream most are looking for in this economy. When you want to make such a big leap (outside of the average of 3-8%) you need some real inertia in your approach to your career. That's why most of look for mentorship. Because we know mentorship can...

  32. 3 Times HR Mentorship Failed Me (And What I Did About It)

    Finally get the HR Mentorship you have been looking for to grow your career: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule You ever had a mentor you thought would change your career… and instead, you ended up stuck, second-guessing yourself, or realizing...

  33. No More Ghosting: Get the HR Interviews (and the $15K Increase) You Deserve

    One of the fastest ways to stop getting ghosted? Stop relying only on applications. Applying should only be 25% of your job search strategy. Another 25%? Building and expanding your network — intentionally. That’s exactly what my client Baridilo did. She went from being ghosted for nearly a year…...

  34. Top Strategies to Nail the Final Round HR Interview

    Join the upcoming Masterclass: The HR Pivot Resume ⁠www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume⁠ Finally land a job that makes you feel more secure! Book a free consultation call to learn how you can pivot in 90 days: ⁠https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule

  35. Landing The Most Secure HR Jobs in 2025 & 2026

    Join the upcoming Masterclass: The HR Pivot Resume www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume Finally land a job that makes you feel more secure! Book a free consultation call to learn how you can pivot in 90 days: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule

  36. How to Attract HR Roles that Pay $150k+ With Your Resume

    Join the "HR Pivot Resume Masterclass" --> www.balangize.com/HRPivotResume Ready to Join Primed to Pivot? Schedule a consultation call www.balangize.com

  37. How to Get Highly Paid in "Low Paying/Low Salary" States For HR Roles

    Join the HR Pivot Resume Masterclass at www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume

  38. Black Women: Avoid Being Part of the 300k+ Forced Out Of Corp America

    Book a consultation call for Primed to Pivot or HR Mentorship at: ⁠⁠https://www.balangize.com/

  39. Fireside Chat with Daniel Prince Tate: Navigating the 2025 Job Market + More

    Follow Daniel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-prince-tate-shrm-cp-48736b14a/ Listen to his Podcast: The Transparent HR

  40. “I’m Pivoting to HR—Do I Really Need a Cover Letter?” (Kinda, Do This Effective Hack)

    Schedule time with me to discuss your pivot dreams and how you can make them a reality! ⁠https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule

  41. 2025 Sabbatical Update & Lessons

    Ready to pivot in 90 days or less? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.balangize.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for more resources or to book a sales call. Join my⁠ newsletter⁠ to get actionable ways to pivot weekly to your inbox

  42. Everything Included in Primed to Pivot

    Schedule your consultation call https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule

  43. Client Case Study: How Charlene Learned to Own Her Expertise & Break Free from Being Unseen & Underpaid

    Schedule a Consultation call: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule If you book a consultation call by Saturday, July 19th, and you decide to join the Primed to Pivot program, you’ll unlock a powerful BONUS TRAINING: In this bonus training…

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  44. Client Case Study: How Leyda Landed a Dreamy HR Role w/ a $50k Increase in 90 days (in this market)

    Book a consultation call for Primed to Pivot at: ⁠https://www.balangize.com/ Can you really land an HR role in this market—in just 90 days? Leyda wasn’t so sure either. She questioned whether her experience would even translate into HR. But fast forward 90 days, and she was fielding recruiter...

  45. Client Case Study: How Jessica Interviewed with 13 Companies Across Multiple Industries — Without a Certification and After 10 Years in the Same Industry

    Book a consultation call for Primed to Pivot at: https://www.balangize.com/ Jessica was stuck wondering, “How can I pivot when my last role wasn’t even the one I want next?” She knew she wanted to move into an industry that felt more exciting—something that blended her full range of interests.…

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  46. Client Case Study: How Jarrett Went From Recruiting to HRIS, w/ $20k Increase & In A New Industry

    Join the HR Pivot Resume Masterclass on July 17 at 4pm CST https://www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume Ready to pivot in 90 days or less? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.balangize.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for more resources or to book a sales call. Join my⁠ newsletter⁠ to get actionable ways to pivot weekly to your...

  47. How Shaneeta Pivoted in 30 Days after One Company's Interview w/ $20k Increase

    Join the HR Pivot Resume MasterclassPivot in 30 days like Shaneeta Shaneeta is a mom of three—including a one-year-old—who was ready to stop putting herself on the back burner. After feeling like she bombed a past interview, she knew something had to change. She dreamed of a role that allowed her...

  48. Which HR Job Titles Should You Apply For? Here's 3 Steps to Know to Land Interviews

    Need help to pick the right titles and land your next role? https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule Understanding HR titles is crucial for career pivoting. There are multiple paths in HR, including generalist and specialist roles. Job descriptions...

  49. How to Make Every Past Experience Relevant to Your Dream HR Role

    What if all of your experiences were relevant to HR? You just need a proven way to directly relate. Join the Resume Masterclass https://www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume What You'll Learn: How to translate your experience into bullet points that shows 6-figure transferable skills The missing pieces...

  50. First 90 Days After Your HR Pivot: Avoid Overwhelm Part 2

    Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.balangize.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for more resources or to book a sales call. Join my⁠ newsletter⁠ to get actionable ways to pivot weekly to your inbox Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The ultimate guide to pivot to HR or within HR in 90 days or less. Learn how to create a marketable resume, sell your hottest transferable skills, and interview as a pivoter. Do this all w/o another HR degree or certification. I pivoted in 90 days with no bells or whistles and stayed with my company for 6 years! Learn how I and my clients get interviews w/o applying, land interviews after 4 days of applying, get fast-tracked in the interview process, and land $18k-$40k salary increases even while pivoting.

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LaShaunique Plummer

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