Vaibhav Khode

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in ATS-optimized resume writing.
  • Proven track record in reducing hiring dropout rates.
  • Skilled in strategic sourcing and talent acquisition.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in recruitment strategies and candidate engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Resume WritingLinkedin OptimizationGlobal Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingStakeholder ManagementCandidate DevelopmentTechnical RecruitmentMentorshipCorporate Recruiting

Other Skills

ATS Resume Writing ServiceATS and Microsoft proficiencyATS-Optimized Resume WritingAccountingActive SourcingAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsBrandingCampus HiringCold CallingCommunicationContract RecruitmentDiversity HiringEffective CommunicationEffective Email Writing

About

Welcome to the 1% Smart Job Search Club Because job searching shouldn’t be a struggle — it should be a strategy. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, sending out dozens of resumes and hoping for the best doesn’t work anymore. If you’re serious about your career, you need to be in the top 1% — the professionals who search smart, not hard. That’s where the 1% Smart Job Search Club comes in. 🚀 What is the 1% Smart Job Search Club? It’s not just a service — it’s a movement for ambitious individuals who want to: Stop blending in and start standing out to recruiters Attract job offers instead of chasing them Present themselves with clarity, confidence, and credibility Accelerate their job search with smart tools and expert guidance This is your competitive edge in the job market. 🔧 What You’ll Get as a Member: ✅ ATS-Optimized Resume Writing We don’t just write resumes. We craft custom, keyword-rich, achievement-focused documents that pass applicant tracking systems and impress hiring managers. ✅ Personalized Cover Letters Please forget about generic templates. We write tailored, powerful cover letters that showcase your value and align with the role you're targeting. ✅ LinkedIn Profile Optimization Turn your profile into a 24/7 personal brand ambassador. We help you build a profile that attracts recruiters, builds credibility, and strengthens your professional presence. ✅ Smart Job Search Strategies (3-Hour Free Session Exclusively for Internal Clients) Access expert tips, tools, and techniques designed to help you apply smarter ( No PPT, completely practical & screen shared live session every Thursday) 🌟 Why Join the 1%? Because you’re done wasting time. Because you deserve more than a basic resume & current job. Because your dream job is out there — and it’s waiting for someone who knows how to reach it. Whether you're a fresher, mid-level professional, or aiming for leadership roles, the 1% Smart Job Search Club gives you the clarity, confidence, and competitive edge you need. 💬 Ready to Join the Top 1%? 📩 DM me or WhatsApp +91 9699191303 to get started. Let’s work together to transform your job search from exhausting to empowering.

Experience

Indian institute of technology, madras

Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker

Aug 2025Aug 2025 · 0 mo · On-site

  • Invitation by IIT Madras Placement Cell.

Globant in india

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

May 2024Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hybrid

Corporate RecruitingInternal RecruitmentGlobal Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingCandidate Development

Smartresumes.in - leading ats professional resume writing service

Founder & Chief Resume Writer

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Resume WritingResume ReviewATS Resume Writing ServiceLinkedIn optimization

Drip capital

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dec 2021May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Talent Partner for Technology, Product, Sales, Risk Analytics & C-level Hiring.
  • Impact -
  • Designed a Post-Offer Candidate Engagement Plan (Mentorship Call Concept) for enhancing the conversion ratio from offer to joining. Herein, considering the data of the last 1 year (4 quarters) the offer-drop-out rate significantly reduced to 50% in the Technology-Hiring and 65% in the Business-Hiring which earlier used to be above 55% in both segments.
  • Saved External Recuirment (Vendor Cost) by 70-80% in the last 1 year (2022).
  • Hiring Time reduced by 10 days against 45 days SLA for Technology & Leadership Roles.
PresentationsCorporate RecruitingCommunicationInternal RecruitmentOnboardingStakeholder Management+9

Smartserv (saas)

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oct 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • End-to-end recruitment - Sourcing of qualifying candidates, submitting to hiring managers, and arranging interviews till offers.
  • Created different sourcing strategies which met my organization's short-term and future business needs.
  • Experienced in Volume Hiring as well as Mid–Level Hiring. (Technical Roles)
  • Sourced profiles from multiple channels using Job boards, Social Networking Sites, referrals, and handling consultants getting good quality profiles.
  • Working directly with clients to understand their requirements clearly for providing relevant resources.
  • Conducted preliminary rounds of interviews to identify the right candidates to fit client needs.
  • Negotiated with candidates in order to identify a compensation level that is fair and competitive
  • Maintained a good working relationship with Clients, candidates, and Stakeholders
  • Provided accurate and timely responses to inquiries adhering to the SLAs
  • Prepared various reports pertaining to channel analysis & effectiveness, weekly/monthly hiring reports, etc. like, Causal and Post-offer analysis (joining/decline rates, regional & geographical constraints, etc.), and SLA compliance.
  • Successfully trained, mentored & monitored 2 new interns across various areas of Talent Acquisition, and Post-Offer Experience Projects.
  • Skills - Analytical Skills, Sales Skills, Executive Search, Technical Recruitment, Mentorship, ATS and Microsoft proficiency, People-Engagement, Post Offer Engagment, Effective Email Writing, Relationship building skills.
Analytical SkillsSales SkillsExecutive SearchTechnical RecruitmentMentorshipATS and Microsoft proficiency+4

Merkle sokrati

Talent Acquisition Executive

Apr 2019Nov 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Coordinated with the hiring managers to understand and implement the overall recruiting strategy.
  • Performed job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives.
  • Prepared recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards etc.
  • Sourced and recruited candidates by using databases(Naukri, Linkedin, Cutshort, etc)
  • Screened candidates' resumes and job applications. Assess the applicant's relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitude.
  • Coordinated with the interviewers for interview scheduling and feedback.
  • Ensure referrals are being interviewed within defined SLAs and feedback is being shared with the referrers.
  • Provided analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to the stakeholders.
  • Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
  • Skills - Technology Hiring, Product Hiring, Stakeholder Management Vendor Management, Finance Recruiting, Non-Tech Recruiting, Corporate Recruiting, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Pipeline, Talent Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Target Driven, Salary Negotiation, Effective Communication, Diversity Hiring, Employee Branding, Employee Retention, Campus Hiring, Networking, Team-Work, Problem Solving, etc
Technology HiringProduct HiringStakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementFinance RecruitingNon-Tech Recruiting+14

Talent a-z

Associate Recruiter (Technical/Product/Sales/Finance/Marketing/Business Analyst/Data Analyst Hiring)

Apr 2017Apr 2019 · 2 yrs · Pune · On-site

Corporate RecruitingStakeholder ManagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionStakeholder EngagementTechnical RecruitingActive Sourcing+3

Taj hotels

Human Resources Associate (Hiring Department)

Dec 2015May 2016 · 5 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Update our internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms
  • Gather payroll data like leaves, working hours, and bank accounts
  • Screen resumes and application forms
  • Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates
  • Post, update, and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages, and social networks
  • Prepare HR-related reports as needed (like training budgets by department)
  • Address employee queries about benefits (like number of remaining vacation days)
  • Review and distribute company policies in digital formats or hard copies
  • Participate in organizing company events and careers days

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Sinhgad Institute Of Management

Bachelor’s Degree — Management

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