The HR Pivot
Episodes
I Don't Know The Right Thing to Say in an HR Interview (So Here's Exactly What to Say)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn why describing your background isn't the same as connecting it — and what hiring managers are actually liste...
How to Assess Red Flags So You Don't End Up in the Wrong HR Role
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LaShaunique discusses how to assess real red flags in job opportunities, the pitfalls of faux flags, and how to ask the right questions during intervi...
The Most Effective Networking Strategy for More HR Interviews in 2026
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Why Your HR Pivot Feels Heavier Than it Should (And How to Make it Easier)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of 'hateration' and its impact on career pivotsHow external negativity affects mindset and decision-makingStrategies to build conv...
3 Strategies to Land More HR Interviews in 2026
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your resume isn't producing interviews, then you will need additional strategies to land more interviews in 2026. Need to land more interviews ...
How to recover from a layoff to an aligned HR role
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Need More? Join my free resume masterclass on January 28, 2026. www.balangize.com/hrpivotresumeReady to Pivot? Schedule a consultation call
Why Matching Your Resume to Job Descriptions is a Myth that Doesn't lead to More HR Interviews
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 descri...
Why You Are Getting 0 Responses From LinkedIn Networking (And How to Fix It)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
How to Exceed Your Hardest HR Career Goals in 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 comple...
Ghosted & Blocked: My Biggest Fail of 2025
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.I...
The Cycle of Being Underpaid and Undervalued in HR (And How to Break It)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we uncover why feeling underpaid and undervalued in HR can actually create a self-reinforcing cycle — keeping you from earning what...
Why “Tailor Your Message” Might Be Hurting Your Storytelling in HR
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Why ‘Good’ Mentorship Keeps Your Pay Stuck at 3% — and ‘Great’ Mentorship Gets You 20% Growth
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
3 Times HR Mentorship Failed Me (And What I Did About It)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finally get the HR Mentorship you have been looking for to grow your career: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb...
No More Ghosting: Get the HR Interviews (and the $15K Increase) You Deserve
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 2...
Top Strategies to Nail the Final Round HR Interview
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the upcoming Masterclass: The HR Pivot Resumewww.balangize.com/hrpivotresumeFinally land a job that makes you feel more secure! Book a free...
Landing The Most Secure HR Jobs in 2025 & 2026
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the upcoming Masterclass: The HR Pivot Resumewww.balangize.com/hrpivotresumeFinally land a job that makes you feel more secure! Book a free consu...
How to Attract HR Roles that Pay $150k+ With Your Resume
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the "HR Pivot Resume Masterclass" --> www.balangize.com/HRPivotResumeReady to Join Primed to Pivot? Schedule a consultation callwww....
How to Get Highly Paid in "Low Paying/Low Salary" States For HR Roles
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the HR Pivot Resume Masterclass at www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume
Black Women: Avoid Being Part of the 300k+ Forced Out Of Corp America
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book a consultation call for Primed to Pivot or HR Mentorship at: https://www.balangize.com/
Fireside Chat with Daniel Prince Tate: Navigating the 2025 Job Market + More
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Daniel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-prince-tate-shrm-cp-48736b14a/Listen to his Podcast: The Transparent HR
“I’m Pivoting to HR—Do I Really Need a Cover Letter?” (Kinda, Do This Effective Hack)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule time with me to discuss your pivot dreams and how you can make them a reality! https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0...
2025 Sabbatical Update & Lessons
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to pivot in 90 days or less?Go to www.balangize.com for more...
Everything Included in Primed to Pivot
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule your consultation call https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/schedule
Client Case Study: How Charlene Learned to Own Her Expertise & Break Free from Being Unseen & Underpaid
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a Consultation call: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/scheduleIf you book a consultation call ...
Client Case Study: How Leyda Landed a Dreamy HR Role w/ a $50k Increase in 90 days (in this market)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Client Case Study: How Jessica Interviewed with 13 Companies Across Multiple Industries — Without a Certification and After 10 Years in the Same Industry
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Client Case Study: How Jarrett Went From Recruiting to HRIS, w/ $20k Increase & In A New Industry
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the HR Pivot Resume Masterclass on July 17 at 4pm CSThttps://www.balangize.com/hrpivotresumeReady to pivot in 90 days or less?Go to ...
How Shaneeta Pivoted in 30 Days after One Company's Interview w/ $20k Increase
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 putti...
Which HR Job Titles Should You Apply For? Here's 3 Steps to Know to Land Interviews
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Need help to pick the right titles and land your next role? https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/65b0a82e058ee6bceb9bc341/scheduleUn...
How to Make Every Past Experience Relevant to Your Dream HR Role
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if all of your experiences were relevant to HR? You just need a proven way to directly relate. Join the Resume Masterclasshttps://www.balangize.c...
First 90 Days After Your HR Pivot: Avoid Overwhelm Part 2
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Join...
First 90 Days After Your HR Pivot: Avoid Overwhelm Part 1
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Join my...
How to Answer: Tell Me About Your Direct HR Experience (When You Don't Have Direct Experience)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on Lin...
Top Strategies to Have Recruiters Contact you on LinkedIn for Tech, Start ups or Smaller Companies From Recruiter Tessa
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Tessa! Link to FREE Career Strategy Guide: https://www.tessagrashuisagency.com/careerstrategyguidebook Book a call link: https://tinyurl....
3 Strategies to Nail Your Next Interview with the CEO/Executive For an HR Role
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn:...
How Chantell Pivoted in 60 days and Then Earned a Pay Increase in 90 days of Her New HR Role
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn: ...
How to Start Every Behavioral Interview Question for your HR Pivot
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn: ...
3 Lessons From Growing a Business With My HR Expertise
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn: ...
HR Efficiency Hacks to Managing Performance/Resume Metrics and Workload w/ HR ClickUp Strategist, Liz Clarke
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with HR metrics at the end of the year during your performance review or when you are ready to update your resume? Is your work people...
My 6 Year HR Growth Journey
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn: https://...
3 Fixes You Need to Have Recruiters Reach Out to You on LinkedIn
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linke...
You Already Know How to Land a Job, But Still Feel Stuck in Your HR Pivot(Here is Why)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Landing a role isn't rocket science. You know exactly how to land a job. You may even be a leader who hires and coaches others. But somehow you ar...
Top 6 Reasons You Have Been in an HR Pivot Forever (And How to Change That)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call.Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl...
REPLAY: The HR Pivot Resume Masterclass
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This may be my last Resume masterclass for the year! So take a listen if you are having a hard time landing interviews. The formulas I share, are the ...
Am I Being too Picky for a Successful HR Pivot?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/ ...
Master This #1 Negotiation Strategy to Secure Your 6-Figure HR Salary
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Be careful before you use outdated negotiation techniques like "using market data" as your speaking points. I walk through the #1 strategy you need ...
Why Chasing Interviews Hurts Your HR Pivot (And What to Do Instead)
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to pivot to HR in the next 90 days or less? Most people just want more interviews. And that might be the problem. Use this 1 strategy that wil...
Why You Aren't Getting More Interviews - Part 3: Reaction to Rejection
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have struggled to land interviews, there are 3 roadblocks that I see keeping people from increasing their interviews. They get stuck in a cycl...
Why Your Aren't Getting More Interviews - Part 2: Perfectionism
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want more interviews for your HR pivot, but it isn't happening there may be a secret roadblock, Perfectionism. And perfectionism comes in man...
4 Lessons for 2025 From My Sabbatical
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am sharing why I took a sabbatical, how I was able to and what I have been up to. Then I break down 4 lessons I have learned about...
Why You Aren't Getting More HR Interviews - Part 1
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Need help landing more interviews? Book a sales call to learn more about 1:1 coaching at www.balangize.com
3 Steps To Increase Your Number of Interviews in the Next 30 Days
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview drought? Take these 3 steps to increase the number of interviews you get called back for. Need help getting more interviews? Go to w...
10 Reasons Why Your Job Application Is Instantly Rejected (That Have Nothing To Do With Your Resume)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com to book a sales call
How Will The Post-Election Job Market Impact HR Pivoters
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to join 1:1 Coaching? Go to www.balangize.com
How DeAnna Landed Her Dream HR Role w/ a $15k Increase
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Pivot into HR?Join my Primed to Pivot program and land your dream HR role in 90 days! Visit balangize.com to get started. 💼 Let’s...
3 Must-Haves for a Growth-Focused HR Development Plan in 2025
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
📌 Key Takeaways: Accelerate your career growth with the 70/20/10 framework. Build a clear path to whats next when you have a plan. Or close a sk...
Overcome Imposter Syndrome to Grow in HR
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to overcome imposter syndrome? Join 1:1 Coaching. Book a sales call Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/
4 'Aha' Moments from 'The HR Pivot Resume Masterclass' Attendees
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to level up? Schedule a 1:1 coaching call here, and let’s discuss how we can accelerate your HR career. Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instag...
How I Earned 6 figures in HR w/ 4 Promotions over 5 years from Retail Manager
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com to schedule a sales call for 1:1 coaching. Pivot in 90 days!
4 Types of Tricky Interview Questions for HR Pivots and How to Answer them
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com to sign up for my weekly newsletter series or to book a 1:1 Sales call
Bonus Linkedin Live: 3 Essential Skills you Need to Master the Second Round Interview
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a pivotor going into a second-round interview the stakes are high and the difficulty level increases significantly. Listen for the 3 essential sk...
When Your HR (or Non-HR) Job Title Holds You Back from Landing a Role
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your title doesn't reflect what you do, you could be getting looked over for roles. Listen to this episode to learn what to do about it. Go...
Ultimate Guide to Resume/Interview Metrics for your HR Pivot Using my 6S Framework
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know metrics make your stories on your resume or in your interview most compelling. But it's hard to come up with the right metrics. Use ...
Why you are still in an unfulfilling role even with an HR degree/certification
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You are looking to get into a fufilling HR role and you thought once you got an HR degree/certification that would happen. You are now stuck because y...
4x4 Method for a Speedy HR Career Pivot
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Need a roadmap on what to do daily and weekly? Don't waste your time on activities that don't have the ROI you are looking for. Know exactly w...
Break into HR without Overwhelm
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Podcast EP! Listen if you are already overwhelmed or want to avoid overwhelm on your road to your next HR role. The 3 common areas that cause ov...
HR Promotion & Pivot: From Medical Device to Wedding Online Marketplace
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a continuation of the strategic HRBP series. Listen to Catalina's story about her journey to an HRBP without a certification or HR maste...
Become a Strategic HR Partner (Part 2) - Managing team communication and dynamics
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you are a new HR leader or have a new team you may walk into many team dynamics. With all of the competing priorities it can be hard to have the...
Rebranding & Positioning for your HR pivot w/ Danielle Harris
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to re-brand yourself for a pivot for HR? Then you will want to listen to this episode with Marketing expert, Danielle Harris as she sha...
Become a Strategic HR Partner - Part 1
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to become a strategic HR leader even without exact experience? Listen to this interview with an experienced business leader. Learn how you can p...
Become a Strategic HR Leader - Intro to Series
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to become a strategic HR leader? You can become an HR leader even without another degree or official credentials. Listen to this series so you ...
Dealing with rejection and feedback during your HR search
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you have so many opinion how you should navigate your HR career search? You will undoubtedly have so many naysayers. Listen so yo...
What counts as HR experience?
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be confusing what is counts as HR experience. And what to put on your resume or talk about! Listen to this episode to learn what counts! Sig...
Should you hire a resume writer for your HR pivot?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you hire a resume writer for your pivot to HR? We explore that in this episode. Sign up for the resume masterclass June 8, 2023 --> htt...
Why your career change to HR is taking so long - Part 1
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com Stay tuned to Part 2 and Part 3 to learn more about what is making your career change longer than it needs to be and what you...
Waiting for your HR degree or certification is setting you up for failure
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The #1 difference in a 6 figure Interview
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to www.balangize.com to learn how to pivot/change career to human resources w/o a certification or new HR degree.
Highlight Your Transferable skills that apply to HR
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your transferable skills are likely not what you think. Listen up and highlight your best skills. Book a 1:1 sales call so you can pick your BEST ...
How to assess what to fix when your search is stagnant (and what to do about it)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may be fixing the wrong problem. Save your time and energy. Assess what you need to fix today. Book a 1:1 sales call so you can pivot in 90 day...
Stop doing this 1 career search strategy that doesn't work
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book a 1:1 sales call to get career strategies that actually work www.balangize.com
You don't need to add keywords to your resume - do this instead
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to balangize.com to book a 1:1 sales call so you land an HR role in the next 90 days or less.
3 questions to ask so you don't take the wrong role
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go to Balangize.com to book a 1:1 sales call so you pivot the right role for you!
5 Ways to Talk about Communication that will impress hiring managers (and they are highly underrated)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Need to spice up your interview skills? Here are 5 ways to talk about a highly coveted transferable skill, communication. Balangize.com
How I Pivoted to HR in 90 days
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Balangize.com Looking back, there were 3 pivotal actions I took that accelerated my move to HR. Hear them now! One of them may surely shock you!
Nail Your Next HR Interview in 5 Steps
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you anxious before or during interviews? Want to have an arsenal ready to answer any question? Get 5 strategies to show up well in your interview...
112: Will HR Certifications Make You More Marketable?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will HR certifications make you more marketable or are you giving them too much value than they are worth? One of my most frequently asked questions, ...
Networking Secrets Part 3: How to market yourself using my proven formula
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a new way to market yourself that attracts companies that want what you already have! Land your HR role faster and get the pay you are qualifie...
HR Networking Secrets Part 2
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Part 2 where I dish out all the secrets that lead to getting real results. You will learn how to reach out to key contacts to learn info cr...
HR Networking Secrets Part 1
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover: 1. Why targeted job search including networking is more effective 2. Who do you target when you are networking 3. How ...
Managing Your Mental Wellness with Therapist, BreAnna Plummer
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owning your career and mental wellness go hand in hand. Grab some great tips from therapist, Breanna Plummer, LMSW. Follow BreAnna at https://www.i...
Why Casting A Wide Net is Holding You Back From Your Next Role
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I casted a wide net when interviewing , I received maybe 10% response rate. When I switched to a more strategic approach to finding a job, I ha...
My Pursuit of Executive Presence with My Professional Coach
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you begin to develop in your career, you will start to hear about "executive presence." At a point in my career, I was working with more...
Stay Balangized: Interview Meditation
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you having a hard time relaxing before your interview? There are small practical ways to bring ease and light to the job search process. With ...
Self-help Book or Professional Coach? {Instagram Live}
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My colleague, Erica, and I get into all the ways a career coach can be leveraged that you may not have considered.Erica said it best "If you are ...
Why I Left My Job Without a Job
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered leaving your job without a job? I did, listen to what shifted for me Stressed at work, working long hours, neglecting ho...
The HR Pivot (Trailer)
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pay Cut Conundrum: Should I Take One to Change Careers?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is always a conundrum of how to handle pay especially if you are changing careers. It is not an easy task -If you are on the fence about taking...
Introducing Your Radical Career Coach & Human Resources Professional
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allow me to introduce myself I am a believer of career freedom powered by true ownership I know radically being yourself keeps you balanced + energ...
Warm Welcome
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to feel balanced and energized in your career. I am sending you the warmest welcome and hope you stay around if one or more applies to y...