The Career Playbook: Get Hired, Promoted and Paid in 2026
Daniel "DanFromHR" Space
HRBP Executive, Author and Speaker
Farah Sharghi
FAANG Hiring & Promotion Strategist
Most careers stall from hidden rules - learn how hiring & promotion really work
Careers don’t usually fail from lack of talent - they stall because people are playing a game they were never taught.
Most professionals are told to “work hard,” “network,” or “add value,” but companies don’t actually operate on vague advice.
Behind every hire, promotion, and compensation decision is a system - one shaped by incentives, risk, budgets, and internal politics.
This course pulls back the curtain on that system, one that people in my role design.
You’ll learn how companies really evaluate candidates, why strong performers get overlooked for promotion, how compensation decisions are made, and what signals actually move your career forward in 2026
We’ll connect the full employee lifecycle -from getting hired to advancing internally - so you can make smarter moves at every stage, not just react to outcomes you don’t control.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but not getting the results you expect, this course gives you the missing context...and the leverage to change that.
What you’ll learn
Decode how companies hire, promote, and pay so you can make smarter, faster care
Understand the real criteria behind hiring, not just job descriptions
Learn how recruiters and managers assess risk vs. potential
Translate your experience into signals companies prioritize
Optimize resumes, learn hiring systems an position yourself as a candidate companies cant afford not to hire
Identify what makes candidates stand out in 2026 hiring cycles
Understand how to activate LinkedIn so it becomes an effective tool
Navigating the First 90 Days
How to create a foundation for growth
Building effective relationships and navigating political sensitivities
Learn what separates high performers from promotable employees
Understand timing, visibility, and internal advocacy dynamics
Navigate promotion conversations with clarity and leverage
Learn how to take your career into your own hands and build a development plan for yourself that keeps you marketable
Understand career ladders, job families and levels and how to ensure you focus on your growth
Optimize for both short-term and long-term career growth
Truly understand the impact of resignations, layoffs, performance terminations and how to position it
Managing emotions, processing frustration and fear
Navigate high stress situations, layoffs, and large corporate decision patterns
Learn directly from Daniel & Farah
Daniel "DanFromHR" Space
HR Instructor, Author and Speaker | Director HRBP with Spotify, EA, Epic, AMEX and now Consultant
Farah Sharghi
Ex-Google Recruiter | FAANG Hiring & Promotion Strategist
Who this course is for
Career professionals with at least 3 year of experience who want to understand how to take their next step.
Managers and Directors who want to grow within their leadership development and aren't sure how
Anyone either frustrated with the job search, or potentially looking for their next opportunity
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Daniel "DanFromHR" Space & Farah Sharghi in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Personalized Access
Direct communication and career coaching with seasoned HR professionals who have designed these systems for a variety of companies
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
2 live sessions • 7 lessons
Week 1
May
2
Job Search in 2026 with Farah Sharghi
Comprehensive Job Search (From Application to Offer)
May
3
Career Development and Corporate Success
Navigating the Corporate Life Cycle
Schedule
Live sessions
6-6 hrs
This is about 6-7 hours over a weekend
Sat, May 2
3:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Sun, May 3
3:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Frequently asked questions
$499
USD