Karishma Sethi

Mentor

Masters Union

Mar 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)

Career Coach

Coding Wise

Feb 2024 - Current (2 years 7 months)

At Codingwise, I provide training to the students on the following topics: ✅Job Search Strategy ✅Resume Building ✅LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Networking Strategies ✅Interview Preparation ✅Salary Negotiation

Skills Trainer

IIDE Indian Institute of Digital Education

May 2022 - Current (4 years 4 months)

Conduct Workshops on the following: ✔️Resume Building ✔️ LinkedIn Optimization & Networking ✔️Presentation Skills ✔️Interview Preparation

Career Coach

Prowess Pursuit Private Limited

May 2022 - Mar 2023 (11 months)

Soft Skills Trainer

Skill Academy

May 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)

Conduct Training Sessions on: ✔️Verbal Communication Skills ✔️Listening Skills ✔️Writing Skills ✔️Confidence Building & Body Language ✔️Presentation Skills ✔️Conflict Management ✔️Resume Writing ✔️Interview Prep & Salary Negotiation

Founder & Chief Coach

Careerist

Apr 2022 - Current (4 years 5 months)

Founder of Careerist, a reverse recruiting firm helping professionals land the right roles faster. With 19+ years of recruitment experience, I help mid-to-senior professionals with: End-to-end job search strategy and execution Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and personal branding Targeted outreach to recruiters and hiring managers Interview coaching and salary negotiation Networking and referral-driven job search Helping candidates move from “applying for jobs” to strategically getting hired. Recruiter | 19+ Years in Hiring & Talent Strategy Placed top talent across BFSI, IT, Healthcare, FMCG, EdTech & more, now using that insider knowledge to help job seekers succeed! 📩 Let’s connect if you’re job hunting or hiring!

Career Coach

Kraftshala

Nov 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 10 months)

✔️Conducted 50+ Mock Interviews for students and shared constructive feedback for improving Interview performance ✔️Conduct 1-on1 sessions with students to Review Resume and share feedback ✔️Review written storytelling answers and share feedback over loom recording

Resume Writer/ LinkedIn Profile Builder/Interview Coach

Prowess Pursuit Private Limited

Nov 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

I specialize in crafting ATS-optimized resumes and personalized LinkedIn profiles that get results in the competitive Canadian job market. Each month, I deliver tailored resumes for 5+ clients, transforming their career stories into compelling documents that highlight skills, experience, and achievements. By working closely with clients through Zoom, phone, and email, I ensure each resume is customized for the right format and content, aligned with industry-specific demands. My meticulous attention to detail ensures resumes are error-free and designed to stand out to employers. I also help clients optimize their LinkedIn profiles, boosting visibility by 5x, and coach them on leveraging the platform for networking and job searches. My care

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Eduonix Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)

Eduonix Learning Solutions is an esteemed name in the e-learning field and has a vast library of web designing and development courses to help cater to the learning needs of all individuals. Recruitment Strategy & Talent Acquisition Expert Boosted successful placements by 25% by identifying key success factors and implementing a tailored recruitment strategy. Improved recruitment efficiency by 20% through the introduction of benchmarking best practices and setting new operational standards. Reduced recruitment costs by 15% by optimizing organizational structures and clearly defining roles and manpower needs. Increased candidate evaluations by 30% by streamlining interview processes through phone and Zoom/Google Meet. Accelerated recruitme

General Manager

Bolton Global Solutions Services Pvt Ltd

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Bolt-on is a boutique executive search firm, aiming to build winning teams are built or competent teams that win, only when individual goals and collective goals are aligned. As a Recruitment Operations Leader and Talent Acquisition Expert, I led business operations across sales, client management, and delivery, driving growth and efficiency. I improved recruitment effectiveness and enhanced the quality of hires by implementing strategic processes and best practices. By optimizing organizational structures, I increased team productivity and successfully partnered with business leaders to meet recruitment goals. I have extensive experience hiring for industries including IT, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Additionally

Caregiving

Career Break

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Maternity Break

Manager -Team Lead

XL Advisors

Dec 2015 - Apr 2018 (2 years 5 months)

XL Advisors is one of the fastest-growing HR Solutions Providers in India. In the year 2010, it was co-founded by an IIT Kanpur Alumni. I conducted in-depth candidate assessments and interviews to evaluate competencies, leadership skills, and cultural fit, significantly improving the quality of hires. As a team leader, I managed recruiters and coordinators, offering guidance and coaching that boosted team engagement and retention. By staying current with industry trends, I implemented innovative recruitment strategies that enhanced overall effectiveness. I regularly presented recruitment progress to senior executives, ensuring strong retention of newly hired leadership talent. I actively sourced senior-level candidates through multiple cha

Business Manager- Talent Management

LBW Consulting Pvt Ltd

Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 (6 months)

In my role leading Mark ONE Talent, a sister concern of LBW Consulting focused on C-suite and senior leadership hiring, I developed and executed talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives, significantly reducing time-to-hire. I oversaw recruitment processes across various business units, enhancing successful placements and decreasing turnover rates. By establishing strong relationships with hiring managers, I ensured a thorough understanding of their staffing needs, achieving a high satisfaction rate. My in-depth candidate assessments improved the quality of hires, while my proactive sourcing efforts expanded the candidate pool through diverse channels. I leveraged recruitment metrics to identify improvement areas and im

Lead Consultant- Talent Acquisition

LBW Consulting Pvt Ltd

Aug 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 3 months)

In my role overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process across various departments, I successfully reduced time-to-hire while enhancing hiring quality through strategic implementation of recruitment initiatives. I developed and executed targeted strategies to attract and retain top talent, significantly increasing candidate quality and decreasing attrition rates. By cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers, I ensured a thorough understanding of staffing needs, achieving high satisfaction rates. My approach included conducting behavioral-based interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate competencies, leading to a notable increase in successful placements. I actively sourced passive candidates through diverse channels, expa

Team Leader- Recruitment

Calibehr Business Support Services Pvt Ltd

Mar 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 6 months)

Calibehr is a preferred Business Solution Provider that works in a 360-degree model covering People, Processes and Technology. As a Team leader, I led a team of six recruiters, boosting productivity and improving the onboarding process to reduce training time. My strategic collaboration with leadership enhanced team performance, while focused recruitment efforts decreased attrition rates and improved candidate quality. I identified business development opportunities, contributing to revenue growth and increased client satisfaction through responsive service. By fostering strong client communication, I achieved a perfect on-time payment rate and increased repeat business. Additionally, I organized employee engagement activities to enhance m

Sr. Recruiter

Vertex Corporate Services

May 2008 - Nov 2009 (1 year 7 months)

Vertex Corporate Services is a high-end Indian human capital solutions company with services ranging from executive search and selection to the creation of niche career communities, career advisory and career management for premium Indian Professionals. I effectively managed the full recruitment life cycle across various industries, successfully filling positions at junior, middle, and senior management levels. By collaborating closely with clients to thoroughly understand their needs, I boosted client satisfaction and achieved a notable reduction in time-to-hire through targeted assessments. My structured recruitment process allowed me to source and screen candidates effectively, resulting in improved candidate quality and a significant

Recruiter

Convergys Intelligent Contact

Aug 2007 - Mar 2008 (8 months)

Convergys Corporation is one of the leading business process outsourcing companies in the world. Convergys delivers consistent, quality customer experiences in 47 languages and from more than 150 locations around the globe. • Contacted candidates, followed up with candidates, and managed candidate pipelines. • Scheduled interviews briefed and debriefed candidates before and after interviews. • Maintained timely documentation of all conversations with candidates within our internal database. • Assisted in generating leads from conversations with candidates. • Presented candidates to our management team applying high-quality standards. • Posted job descriptions on job boards and tracked posting status and results.

Recruitment Specialist

Reliance Communications

Jun 2005 - Jul 2007 (2 years 2 months)

Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) was an Indian mobile network provider headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra that offered voice and 2G and 3G and 4G data services. • Conducted full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions, including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and extending job offers.

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