The Inner Circle: The secrets HR doesn't want you to know | Amanda Fulginiti (Gap Inc.)


Peak Performers by Tiffany Uman


April 4, 2025

Welcome to my Friday issue of Peak Performers, sharing my latest podcast episode and practical insights to help you stand out, lead with confidence, and land better opportunities.

As always, a big thank you for all of your support 🙌


Getting hired isn’t just about being qualified. It’s about telling the right story.

The people who land the best roles, internally or externally, know how to control the narrative before someone else writes it for them.

Here are 3 fast tactics to solidify your candidacy:

(1) Show the fit, not just the facts. “Here’s how what I’ve done directly maps to what you need.”
(2) Preempt the doubts. “You might wonder about [X]. Let me tell you why I’m confident about it.”
(3) Lead with ownership. “Here’s what I’d prioritize in the first 30 days and why.”

In my latest ​YouTube podcast episode​, Amanda Fulginiti of Gap Inc. breaks down the secrets HR doesn’t want you to know, and how to make yourself the obvious choice. Whether you’re eyeing your next promotion or a new opportunity, this is the edge you need.

A must-watch before your next big move.

🌟 High-impact highlights

  • 🙌 In January, I was invited as a guest on The Nathan Barry Show, hosted by Nathan Barry (Founder of Kit, formerly ConvertKit). This was a full circle moment for me as Kit was the email platform I chose when I started my business 5 years ago, and still is to this day.

    Nathan's also interviewed incredible guests I admire very much like Sahil Bloom, Ali Abdaal, Dorie Clark, Mark Manson and more. So to now be able to share my episode with you that went live yesterday is certainly a pinch me moment. In this episode, I share my story and key learnings in growing a 7-figure coaching business. Watch it here!

🎧 New podcast episode

EP08. The secrets to getting hired HR doesn’t want you to know | Amanda Fulginiti (Gap Inc.)

Want to get hired faster? Learn the secrets HR doesn’t want you to know.

In this week’s episode of Tiffany’s Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Fulginiti, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Gap Inc., to uncover what actually makes a candidate shine and get hired faster.

Hint: it’s not just your resume.

She breaks down what hiring teams really look for, why soft skills and storytelling are make-or-break factors, and how candidates can turn rejections into powerful second chances.

We also explore how AI and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are shifting the hiring process, and what you must do to keep your application from falling through the cracks.

Watch now on YouTube.


What you’ll takeaway from
my episode with Amanda Fulginiti:

  1. Why storytelling, not just skills, makes or breaks your interview.
  2. The resume mistakes that get you rejected (and how to fix them).
  3. How soft skills like EQ and collaboration outshine technical experience.
  4. What recruiters are really looking for in today’s job market.
  5. In-house vs. agency recruiters: what’s the difference and who to trust.
  6. The 2 qualities every high-potential candidate needs in 2025.
  7. How to reach out to recruiters the right way (with a message that gets answered).
  8. How to bounce back from rejection and keep the door open.
  9. And more!


You've got this!

Tiffany

Tiffany Uman

Career Strategy Coach & Workplace Expert • LinkedIn Learning Instructor • Former Fortune 500 Senior Director • Forbes Coaches Council member

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