SWETHA RAJU

• Reviewed resumes, conducted reference checks, and evaluated candidate suitability for open positions.
• Conducted interviews and assessed applicant qualifications.
• Communicated with hiring managers to ensure understanding of recruiting process.
• Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.

Independent Recruitment Consultant, Middle East

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidate Sourcing: Identified and recruited top talent for technical and non-technical engineering positions.
• Market Research: Analyzed local labor markets to understand talent availability and trends.
• Client Engagement: Built strong relationships with clients to understand hiring needs and expectations.
• Screening and Assessment: Conducted interviews and evaluations to ensure candidate fit.
• Compliance: Ensured adherence to regional employment laws and recruitment best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source Talent: Attract candidates for technical and non-technical roles across Europe.
• Develop Strategies: Create tailored recruitment plans for various European markets.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to European labor laws and company policies.
• Manage Processes: Oversee job postings and candidate communications.

• Sourcing & Screening: Aligned candidates with organizational needs.
• Record Management: Maintained accurate candidate records.
• Senior Engagement: Collaborated with senior and C-level executives.
• Recruitment Tools: Attracted top talent using various techniques.
• University Relations: Established relationships for graduate recruitment.
• ATS Management: Ensured accurate candidate tracking.
• Full Cycle Recruitment: Managed job postings to offer negotiation.
• Job Descriptions: Reviewed for clarity and alignment.
• Diversity Initiatives: Implemented inclusive recruitment strategies.
• Talent Pipeline: Maintained for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

• Recruitment Strategy: Developed strategic plans with hiring managers.
• Sourcing and Screening: Sourced and screened IT and Non-IT candidates.
• Vendor Management: Managed 6 vendor relationships for candidate sourcing.
• Assessments: Administered and evaluated pre-employment assessments.
• ATS Proficiency: Proficient in Workday and Hirepro; provided status reports.
• Candidate Management: Ensured positive experiences via timely follow-ups.
• Interview Coordination: Scheduled and coordinated interviews efficiently.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with senior and C-level executives

• Recruitment Strategies: Developed strategies aligned with business goals.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Managed qualification, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and salary negotiations for IT and Non-IT hires.
• Talent Attraction: Used job portals, referrals, and online searches to build a strong candidate pipeline.

• Candidate Alignment: Collaborated with managers to match candidate qualifications with job specifications, ensuring precise understanding of requirements.
• Team Mentoring: Mentored junior team members to enhance their professional growth and team effectiveness in hiring.
• Versatile Recruitment: Recruited across IT, non-IT, and BPO sectors to meet diverse client needs.
• Database Management: Updated interview and vacancy databases.
• Candidate Marketing: Proactively promoted hot candidates.
• Search and Selection: Contacted candidates for current vacancies based on availability and suitability.