LaShaunique Plummer

The HR Pivot

Business EN ↓ 111 episodes

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

Episodes

HR Efficiency Hacks to Managing Performance/Resume Metrics and Workload w/ HR ClickUp Strategist, Liz Clarke 02.04.2025 31:37

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 focused and you are unsure where you can even start to think about metrics? Do you struggle with managing the influx of projects, initiatives and HR operational work that is incoming? ClickUp may be the tool you are missing to manage all of these! L...

My 6 Year HR Growth Journey 20.03.2025 39:26

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

3 Fixes You Need to Have Recruiters Reach Out to You on LinkedIn 11.03.2025 17:24

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

You Already Know How to Land a Job, But Still Feel Stuck in Your HR Pivot(Here is Why) 05.03.2025 34:35

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 are still stuck in your HR Pivot. Here is exactly why. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.balangize.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/⁠⁠⁠ Join my⁠ newsletter⁠ to get actionable ways to pivot w...

Top 6 Reasons You Have Been in an HR Pivot Forever (And How to Change That) 25.02.2025 35:49

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

REPLAY: The HR Pivot Resume Masterclass 18.02.2025 57:17

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 exact formulas I use for my clients that help them land interviews in a week. Go to ⁠⁠⁠www.balangize.com⁠ ⁠⁠for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/⁠⁠ Join my⁠ newsletter⁠ to get actio...

Am I Being too Picky for a Successful HR Pivot? 05.02.2025 19:29

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

Master This #1 Negotiation Strategy to Secure Your 6-Figure HR Salary 31.01.2025 23:41

Be careful before you use outdated negotiation techniques like "using market data" as your speaking points. I walk through the #1 strategy you need to get exactly what you want in your salary. And what to avoid. Go to ⁠⁠www.balangize.com ⁠⁠for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/⁠ Join my⁠ newsletter⁠ to get actionable ways to pivot...

Why Chasing Interviews Hurts Your HR Pivot (And What to Do Instead) 26.01.2025 26:06

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 will help refocus on landing a role. Want to nail your next interview? Join my signature program Primed to Pivot Go to ⁠www.balangize.com ⁠ for more resources or to book a sales call. Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/ Join my new...

Why You Aren't Getting More Interviews - Part 3: Reaction to Rejection 17.01.2025 13:27

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 cycle. In this episode, we explore how rejection or even the fear of rejection can be contributing to your lack of interviews. Need help? Book a sales call to Join 1:1 Coachint to Pivot in 90 days. Manage and limit your rejection with proven strategies fo...

Why Your Aren't Getting More Interviews - Part 2: Perfectionism 15.01.2025 30:54

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 many forms and many parts of the process. Go to www.balangize.com to sign up for my weekly newsletter series for more insights right to your inbox to speed up your pivot.

4 Lessons for 2025 From My Sabbatical 13.01.2025 26:44

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 myself that I am taking into 2025 and beyond as I consider my next chapter of career and life. Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plummerl/ Join my weekly newsletter: www.balangize.com

Why You Aren't Getting More HR Interviews - Part 1 17.12.2024 29:37

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 10.12.2024 22:29

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 www.balangize.com for more resources or to book a sales call

10 Reasons Why Your Job Application Is Instantly Rejected (That Have Nothing To Do With Your Resume) 03.12.2024 32:41

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How Will The Post-Election Job Market Impact HR Pivoters 26.11.2024 23:35

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How DeAnna Landed Her Dream HR Role w/ a $15k Increase 18.11.2024 37:15

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 Connect: Add me on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ for more career tips and insights.

3 Must-Haves for a Growth-Focused HR Development Plan in 2025 12.11.2024 27:54

📌 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 skill gap to ensure you aren't held back. 👉 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 Connect: Add me on LinkedIn for more career tips and insights.

Overcome Imposter Syndrome to Grow in HR 06.11.2024 34:03

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 30.10.2024 23:20

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 Instagram for more insights, resources, and inspiration to fuel your journey!

How I Earned 6 figures in HR w/ 4 Promotions over 5 years from Retail Manager 15.10.2024 25:09

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 08.10.2024 20:41

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 03.10.2024 33:10

As a pivotor going into a second-round interview the stakes are high and the difficulty level increases significantly. Listen for the 3 essential skills you need to land an offer after the second round! Go to www.balangize.com to book a sales call so you can master the interview process and land your HR role.

When Your HR (or Non-HR) Job Title Holds You Back from Landing a Role 01.10.2024 13:45

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 to www.balangize.com to sign-up for my weekly newsletter series or to book a sales call for my Primed to Pivot 3-month program.

Ultimate Guide to Resume/Interview Metrics for your HR Pivot Using my 6S Framework 24.09.2024 21:48

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 this framework to add the most compelling metrics to help you stand out during your pivot. Go to www.balangize.com to book a sales call to pivot in 90 days or less to the HR role of your dreams.