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.
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 unfamiliar problems, communicating effectively with leaders, and taking ownership of your own onboarding and development.
We’ll also talk about imposter syndrome, why having a degree or certification doesn’t automatically prepare you to make decisions, and how your transferable skills can help you navigate situations you’ve never faced before.
The good news? These are skills you can develop. You don’t have to know everything before stepping into a new role, and you don’t have to rely on your employer to teach you everything.
That’s why I created the HR Pivot Crash Course. It includes the tools, resources, and decision-making guidance I wish I’d had when I first transitioned into HR, so you can learn to troubleshoot, navigate workplace challenges, and feel more confident in your ability to succeed.
If you want to pivot into HR or another role with a pay increase without feeling like you’re setting yourself up for failure, this episode is for you.
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7 Oct 2026
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 undersell themselves during a career pivot: misunderstanding what they actually qualify for, feeling like they should be grateful just to get their foot in the door, and believing what other people tell them about what they can earn.
I’ll also talk about how to look beyond the job description, understand the level of the role you’re actually pursuing, ask better questions in interviews, and approach compensation with more confidence. Because your ability to pivot isn’t just about getting the HR title — it’s about positioning your existing experience so you can move forward without unnecessarily starting over.
I’ve seen clients pivot into HR with significant pay increases, and in this episode, I want you to start thinking differently about what’s possible for you.
And if you’re ready to stop guessing about what roles you qualify for, how to position your experience, or what you should actually be targeting in your next move, book a free 60-minute consultation call with me. We can talk through your specific situation, what’s happening in your resume and interviews, and what you need to do to move forward.
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30 Sept 2026
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 experience.
We’ll talk about why your resume may be holding you back, especially when it’s filled with generic summaries and task-focused bullet points instead of showing your impact, outcomes, scale, and the challenges you’ve actually handled.
We’ll also get into why your interview skills matter more than you may think. Simply telling recruiters, “No, I don’t have direct experience,” isn’t enough. You need to know how to communicate your transferable skills and tell your story in a way that gives them a reason to believe you can do the job.
And finally, we’ll talk about asking better questions. The questions you ask can reveal how much you understand about the role, the business, and the problems they’re trying to solve—and that can significantly change the level of credibility you have in the room.
So if you’ve been waiting for the right HR title, collecting more certifications, constantly tweaking your resume, or wondering why recruiters aren’t seeing your value, this episode is for you.
It’s time to stop chasing the title and start showing what you can actually do.
Ready to figure out what’s really holding you back from landing the HR role you want?
Book a free 60-minute consultation call so we can talk through your specific situation, what’s happening in your resume and interviews, and what you need to do to move forward.
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