Karina Vazhitova

Co-Founder

Paris, Île-de-France, France6 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • 350+ clients mentored into interviews and offers.
  • Doctor of Business Administration in Luxury Branding & AI.
  • Forbes Featured Expert with global experience.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Luxury Career Advisor with expertise in talent acquisition and employer branding.

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Skills

Core Skills

Career Development CoachingEntrepreneurshipLuxury GoodsCommunity EmpowermentLuxury Brand ManagementTalent StrategyEmployer BrandingIt RecruitmentTechnical RecruitingTalent SourcingEvent Planning

Other Skills

Certified Professional Resume WriterCareer Path PlanningJob CoachingJob Search StrategiesEngaging PeopleLuxury Brand MarketingLuxury SalesLuxury Customer ExperienceTalent pool analysisPeople DevelopmentDigital MarketingSalesProblem SolvingScreening ResumesLinkedIn Recruiter

About

Aiming to step into the luxury industry, but struggling to stand out? Ready to elevate your personal brand to match the standards of top luxury houses? Or perhaps your company is seeking to attract the right talent in an increasingly competitive market? Luxury careers require more than ambition: exclusivity, precision, and strategic positioning set the stage for success. That’s where I come in. I help individuals get hired in luxury worldwide and advise brands & universities on talent strategy, positioning, and industry engagement. WHAT I OFFER For Individuals • Mentorship & career strategy consultations for global luxury careers • Resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, and portfolio refinement • Job search strategy and support during the recruitment process • Digital resources, toolkits, and career-building courses • Guidance on university applications and other opportunities For Companies & Academia • Talent advisory & employer branding partnerships • Job ad promotions, recruitment & candidate attraction strategies • Guest lectures, luxury career workshops & academic collaborations WHY PROFESSIONALS & BRANDS CHOOSE ME • Specialized exclusively in luxury and high-impact global careers • 350+ clients mentored into interviews and offers at leading Maisons & global firms • Doctor of Business Administration in Luxury Branding & AI • Forbes Featured Expert with experience across 8 countries & clients in 60+ • Former global recruiter with 360° market expertise • Professional background spanning luxury, tech & business sectors • Honest, clear, and results-driven approach I focus on building lasting relationships rooted in trust, which is why clients return. Partner with me to achieve your career goals in the luxury industry: https://careerdivine.eu For collaborations or inquiries: karina@careerdivine.eu

Experience

Techwolf

Talent Specialist

Mar 2024Aug 2024 · 5 mos · Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium · Hybrid

  • Belgian startup.
  • Led the creation and execution of a new employer branding strategy, focusing on content creation and targeted campaigns. Managed end-to-end recruitment for Engineering, Product, Finance, and Legal roles, contributing to the company’s rapid growth and aligning talent acquisition with business objectives.
Talent pool analysisTalent StrategyPeople DevelopmentEmployer BrandingIT Recruitment

Christian dior couture

Women@Dior

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid

  • An international program launched by Maison Dior and UNESCO, empowering young women from diverse fields and backgrounds. Paired to work with Dior mentors for personalized career support, culminating in the creation of the "Dream for Change" project (Topic: Career Accelerator Course), aimed at empowering young girls. Luxury industry knowledge enhancement (LVMH brands).
  • Core Values of this program:
  • 1. Self-Care & Self-Awareness
  • 2. Autonomy
  • 3. Creativity
  • 4. Inclusion
  • 5. Sustainable Development
Community EmpowermentLuxury Brand ManagementLuxury Brand MarketingLuxury SalesLuxury Customer Experience

Xebia

2 roles

Technical Recruiter

Mar 2023Nov 2023 · 8 mos

  • Specialized in recruiting top-tier IT and cybersecurity talent globally. Led recruitment for roles such as IT architects, security engineers, software developers, and data scientists. Collaborated with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and developed strategies to attract high-caliber candidates. Focused on employer branding through compelling content and innovative outreach methods. Managed the full recruitment cycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience and building long-term relationships with high-potential talent.
IT RecruitmentTechnical RecruitingEmployer BrandingDigital MarketingSales

Technical Talent Sourcer

Oct 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Focused on sourcing top-tier technical talent for global offices, including software developers, AI engineers, and advanced tech profiles. Conducted global market analysis, collaborated with stakeholders to align hiring strategies, and expanded talent networks across regions. Led efforts to attract diverse talent, supported D&I initiatives, and applied competitive benchmarking to stay ahead in AI, software development, and tech recruitment.
Technical RecruitingProblem SolvingScreening ResumesLinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsTalent Sourcing+5

Divine career

Founder and Career Advisor

Feb 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Remote

  • I provide personalized career coaching and actionable strategies that drive measurable results in the luxury industry. My work is fueled by a passion for helping others succeed and supported by a deep understanding of both candidate and employer perspectives. Key achievements so far:
  • 1. Helped 300+ professionals land interviews for internships and jobs within the luxury, tech, and global markets, including top brands like Louis Vuitton and Amazon within 6 weeks of my career mentorship program.
  • 2. Built long-term relationships (above 80% retention rate) with clients who return for ongoing guidance, based on mutual trust and satisfaction.
  • 3. Received over 70 positive testimonials from clients praising my personalized approach, with an average rating of 4.9/5.
  • 4. Founded and grew a luxury-focused community on Telegram with over 1,000 members, where I share exclusive career advice, job opportunities, and valuable networking connections to help professionals in the luxury industry advance their careers.
  • 5. Developed personalized services and downloadable resources tailored to clients' career needs, accelerating their job search and professional growth.
Career Development CoachingCertified Professional Resume WriterCareer Path PlanningJob CoachingEntrepreneurship

Sourcing society

Event Organizer

Jan 2023Oct 2023 · 9 mos · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site

  • Event Co-organizer/host for TA specialists, managing the webpage and articles.
Event PlanningEvent OrganizingCandidate SelectionTeamwork

Eurofins

2 roles

TA & Branding Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2022Jun 2022 · 5 mos · Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

  • Collaborated with global TA and marketing teams on strategic campaigns targeting young graduates and interns. Initiated and managed colleague insipational interviews, taking full ownership of branding projects.
  • Sourced candidates via internal and external CV databases
  • Brought new ideas for employer branding projects
  • Created new campaign promotions
  • Scheduled interviews and keep calendars for all hiring teams and candidates
  • Took part in different recruitment activities (virtual careers fairs, presentations, projects)
  • Supported the IT Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding team in their activities
  • Used social media like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok to engage candidates

IT Employer Branding Specialist

May 2021Nov 2021 · 6 mos · Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

  • Managed social media channels, introduced new communication tools like TikTok with video editing,
  • and created engaging content, including AR filters for promotional campaigns. Organized events such as webinars, fairs, and influencer photoshoots.
  • Supported the Employer Branding team and IT Talent Acquisition team in multiple projects: IT webinars, IT initiatives, design for IT campaigns
  • Developed new strategies to engage IT candidates and increase company awareness
  • Grew visibility of IT Department on social media & global website
  • Collaborated with colleagues from all over the world and invited them to participate in our initiatives

Freelance

Digital Media Designer

Oct 2017Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • UI/UX design, Site Layout, Project Management, System Administration, SMM social networking pages, and Employer Branding.
  • Creating Websites, landing pages
  • Working with databases SQL
  • Prepared detailed reports
  • Digital Media Design
  • Content writing
  • Projects included Illustration, Branding, Photography, Ad Campaigns, SEO, AR development, Fashion Design, Mural Painting, and more

Education

Swiss School of Business and Management

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Business Administration

Sep 2023Sep 2025

University of Portsmouth

Master's degree — International Business

Sep 2021Feb 2022

IAE Montpellier

Master of Science - MS — International Business Engineering

Jan 2020Jan 2022

International Information Technologies University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Information Systems

Jan 2016Jan 2020

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