I help professionals get hired, and I help companies get chosen.
Seven years in recruitment, from EV startup hiring to global R&D and engineering roles. I know how people get shortlisted, and how companies win the talent they want. I work online with professionals and teams in any country.
- Experience
- Seven years in recruitment and employer branding
- Focus
- Engineering, R&D, EV and manufacturing hiring
- Reach
- Online sessions for people and teams in any country and time zone
- Languages
- English, Kannada, Hindi
How I can help
How it works
Four clear steps, starting with a free conversation.
Talent is won long before the first interview.
- What employees say about the companyCandidates read reviews and profiles before they ever speak to a recruiter.
- How the role is describedA clear, honest job description sets up every conversation that follows.
- How the process treats peopleCommunication, timing and interviews all shape the decision to say yes.
Experience behind the advice
Hands-on results from hiring and employer branding roles in engineering, R&D and EV businesses.
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Employer brand
Led an employer value proposition activation at a global engineering company, running recruitment marketing campaigns and improving candidate engagement. Public ratings on Glassdoor and AmbitionBox rose from 3.8 to 4.3.
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Sourcing and pipeline
Cut time-to-fill by 15% by redesigning the sourcing funnel and qualification criteria, and built a standing pipeline of pre-qualified engineering candidates.
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Team building
Built functional teams for strategic business ramp-ups across India and Malaysia, owning the full recruitment lifecycle.
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Candidate experience
Worked with global teams to optimize automated candidate communications so that every touchpoint reflects the employer brand.
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EV and sustainable energy
Led recruitment for a startup in the EV and sustainable-energy sector, building sourcing strategies around industry events and niche job boards, and presenting hiring insights to senior management.
Career path
Seven years of continuous recruitment, from a fast-moving startup to global hiring.
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2025 to present
Senior talent attraction and employer branding
Employer brand across regions, plus hiring for strategic business ramp-ups.
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2023 to 2025
Talent acquisition for global R&D roles
Full-cycle hiring using Boolean and social sourcing to close hard-to-fill roles.
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2022 to 2023
Technical talent sourcing
Niche engineering sourcing, pipeline data and market mapping for hiring managers.
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2019 to 2022
Recruitment in EV and sustainable energy
Startup hiring, sourcing strategy and hiring metrics reported to senior management.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University
- Credentials
- LinkedIn Recruiter, Data Analysis using Excel, Professional Diploma in Agile and Project Management
Talks and workshops
For colleges, communities, teams and organisations, in person where possible and online anywhere.
Invite me to speakHow candidates decide
What people read and notice about an employer before they apply, and how companies can show up well.
Interviewing well
Structure, evidence and fair evaluation, for interviewers and for the people they interview.
Building a career brand
Turning your LinkedIn profile and resume into a clear, credible story.
Employer branding people believe
Why employer ratings and candidate reviews move, and what teams can do about it.
Check your resume in ten seconds
A recruiter often decides within moments whether to keep reading. Tick what is true for your resume today and see where to start.
Start with the top third: two lines on your role and target, then outcomes in your latest job.
Questions
Not here? Send me a message and I'll answer directly.
Do you work with people outside India?
Yes. Sessions are online, so I can work with professionals and teams in any country. We simply agree a time that suits both time zones.
Which fields do you cover?
I coach professionals from any field on resumes, LinkedIn and interviews. My recruiting background is in engineering, technology and manufacturing, so that is where I can say the most about how hiring decisions are made.
Can you guarantee a job?
No, and be careful with anyone who does. I help you present your experience clearly and perform well in interviews. The hiring decision always belongs to the employer.
What should I prepare for the first call?
If you're a job seeker: your current resume, one or two roles you're aiming for, and a job description if you have one. If you're a company: a short note on who you're hiring and what's getting in the way.
How much does it cost?
It depends on what you need. After the free intro call, I'll send you a clear quote before we start anything.
Is what I share with you confidential?
Yes. Your resume and career details are used only for our work together.
Let's talk about your next step.
Whether you're preparing for your next role or building a team people want to join, start with a free intro call.
- Manikanta A N
- Location
- Bengaluru, India. Online worldwide.