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 might say:

“Brings hands-on expertise in employee relations, talent development, recruiting, learning & development, ethics, and people operations.”

Most people copy that language and try to prove they’ve done all of it.

But what actually gets you hired is this:

“Known for being an expert in process improvement especially for the most challenging and long-time unresolved problems including a Multimillion dollar tax discrepancy from a client"

That sentence carries more weight than every bullet in that job description combined.

Listen to how I break this myth down. It sounds very logical, but its an oversimplification of what people actually mean.

Need More? Join my free resume masterclass on January 28, 2026. www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume

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 from networking on LinkedIn or otherwise.

Join the HR Pivot Resume Masterclass and learn how to pivot into the HR role you want with a pay increase — even without “exact” experience.
This is how you get interviews in as little as a week.

📅 Wednesday, January 28 at 4:30pm CST — Live

Secure your seat here: https://www.balangize.com/hrpivotresume

What happens after the masterclass? You will be invited to join the #1 program, Primed to Pivot, that helps you pivot to an HR role of your dreams with a pay increase in 90 days or less.

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.

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 blocked message, and a hard lesson about how we handle rejection.

Don't miss out how I unpack what happened, what it taught me about emotional discipline, and why navigating these moments well is the real secret to career growth.

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 career

• Brain fog and how it directly affects your ability to earn more

• “Good habits” you may be overusing that are actually holding you back

Learn how to identify the hidden patterns that keep HR professionals underpaid and undervalued — and practical steps to break the cycle.

Join us November 17 & 18 for the FREE HR Mentorship Summit, where you’ll learn Financial Stress Management — one of the most critical power skills for HR professionals. Gain practical strategies to reduce financial overwhelm, boost your earning potential, and stop the cycle of being underpaid and undervalued.

👉 Reserve your spot today: www.balanagize.com/mentorshipsummit

Ready to level up your HR career with mentorship? Book a consultation call to see how you can grow and develop.

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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 effective. You’ll learn how to balance strategy with sincerity so your stories actually connect, inspire change, and drive results.

🎙️ On November 17 & 18, join us as we dive deeper into the Power Skill every HR professional needs to master — storytelling at the Free HR Mentorship Summit. Learn how to use stories to influence, inspire, and lead more effectively in your organization (and that’s just the beginning).

✨ Plus, explore other essential leadership and communication skills that will elevate your HR impact in 2025.

👉 For the full event details and to register, visit www.balanagize.com/mentorshipsummit

Ready to level up your HR career with mentorship? Book a consultation call to see how you can grow and develop.

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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 propel us forward.

BUT not all mentorship leads to growth.

In my latest episode, I break down the 4 types of “good” mentors who might be keeping you comfortable… but not helping you move forward.

Because good mentorship gives you motivation.Great mentorship gives you momentum.

You’ll learn what separates good mentorship from great mentorship — and how to recognize when it’s time to level up your support system.

P.S. Join the FREE HR Mentorship Summit on November 17 & 18 to experience the mentorship you wish you had sooner.

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P.P.S. Grow Your Career and Exceed Expectations in 6 MonthsMy 6-month 1:1 Leadership & HR Mentorship Coaching program is designed to help you exceed your mid-year or year-end review—and position yourself for a 10–20% salary increase by mastering the skills that get leaders promoted.

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You ever had a mentor you thought would change your career… and instead, you ended up stuck, second-guessing yourself, or realizing you outgrew their advice?

That’s exactly what I’m breaking down in this week’s podcast episode — 3 Times HR Mentorship Failed Me (and What I Did About It).

I’m sharing the moments I learned the hard way that:

• Not all “expert” advice applies to your career goals

• Your manager might not be the best mentor for your growth

• One mentor is never enough

If you’ve ever wondered why mentorship hasn’t moved the needle for you, this one’s going to hit home.

🎧 Listen to the episode now — and then join me at the HR Mentorship Summit on Nov 10 to learn how to build the kind of mentorship relationships that actually grow your career (without the mistakes I made).

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…
to landing a new HR role with a $15K salary increase while pivoting industries and HR roles.

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